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CHAPTER FOUR

COLD FEET

We’d ignored the tradition of sleeping in separate rooot had left a breakfast tray of muffins, fat red strawberries, and a pot of Earl Grey that fragranced the air with citrusy bergain," I said, and pouredrooan

Ethan had left a business card on the tray His name was printed on the front, and on the back, in watercolor blue ink, was a heart and a note in his slanting script: "See you soon, my beautiful bride"

And because it was Ethan, a postscript followed: "Security briefing at D+1," or one hour after dawn

This an House

After the security briefing, I’d be whisked off to the Portman Grand, where I’d be dressed and primped up, then off to the library for the ceremony and reception

The i left the details to e ofday, and how and where I spent my time Nice that I wouldn’t need to worry about it, but not as nice as having relaxed friendlies in charge of the events

I’d wear co session, I decided Jeans, an old T-shirt, and a favorite pair of Puan medal, as always And my hair unwashed, as the stylist had instructed me to do

• • •

The House was soht before There were uards and a last rush of preparations for the wedding

The door opened, and the captain of Grey House’s guards walked in Jonah was tall and handsome, with blue eyes, a perfect jaw, and auburn hair that just reached his shoulders He was also technically anization created to hts of vahting because it preferred to ignore challenges instead of face them

He looked up at me, smiled Jonah had a crush I couldn’t reciprocate, which probably put that slightly guilty look on his face

"Hey," he said

"Hey"

He ran a hand through his hair, and there was soesture "I didn’t expect to see you Before, I mean"

"It’s only Ethan I’ht," I said with a snore that rule Why are you here?"

"Security," he said "After last night, Luc asked if I’dan eye on the House, at least until you and Ethan are off pre"

"‘Eventful’ barely cuts it We’ve got a senior staff ht, glancing toward the kitchen, I could probably find so that would kill two birds with one stone Or at least give them a little love tap