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I opened the lid slowly, not sure what to expect I shouldn’t have worried Inside was a si the links I pulled it free, careful to not tangle the chain I looked at it and realized that the char the side of your neck so that it looked like it was in flight

"It’s beautiful"

"Would you like to wear it?"

"Yes, please" I handed him the necklace and turned so that he could put it on oose bu over my skin When he was done, I peeked in the mirror on the wall It was dainty and wouldn’t draw a lot of attention, and I absolutely loved it

"It looks good on you"

"Thank you" I met his eyes in the mirror

"You’re welco e into the jeans that had you salivating"

"Yes!" I hurried for the door and hesitated "Should I meet you out front?"

"Perfect"

I sh the door Once inside, I quickly snagged one of the passing maids to help with the zipper and then threw on hed in happiness It was like slipping into h my clothes and found my favorite sweater My warm pea coat, scarf, and boots completed the outfit--I was ready to be me

I stopped at the ers over the necklace Shts off, and headed for the front of the palace

Alex was talking with a blond wo on his ar he said and stepped a little closer to him I looked down for a minute and tried to rein in my jealousy I had told hiht to envy the way she was touching hi in Lilarian and he chuckled while shaking his head I couldn’t understand anything they were saying, but thankfully I didn’t hear the word stuffed

I clearedit to see up on them The woman turned to look at me, her expression open and friendly I tried to not focus on the fact that her hand was still on his arm

"You must be Samantha!"

I held out my hand to shake hers and smiled "That’s ton--Daniel’s sister" I hoped my face didn’t falter as I realized this was one of Alex’s past flames No wonder she was so comfortable with hi " She looked over at hiht keep some of the reporters off your tail"