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“What happened to you?” he asked softly

“The sa that happens to everyone” She lifted a shoulder “Life”

“Life doesn’t have to harden you,” he said, nodding at another employee of the palace

“I disagree I think it’s a part of growing up Life’s disappointer They’re whather nose up adorably He’d always liked her tiny button nose And her sparkling eyes And the way her beautiful sh that captivated hi “They’re what make you survive, too You take those lessons, and that pain, and learn from them”

“What if someone you love hurts you?”

“Then you never let the on his bicep “And you don’t give second chances to people who taught you a lesson”

He let out a sh “That’s a very black and white view in a world full of color”

“The rest of the world ht see colors,” she said “But I don’t”

“Well, that’s just sad” Servants opened the front door for them, and he led them to the town car without another word, mostly because he didn’t knohat to say When they reached the driveway, he tipped his head toward the car door “Ladies first”

She shot him a look, but slid inside She wore a black shirt today, and a pair of blue jeans that hugged her perfect legs and ass like an art form Once he settled in beside her, before he even closed the door, she tapped her fingers on the seat and said, “So where are we going?”

“You really don’t like surprises, do you?”

“Last tiave him a hard look “So I’m a little cautious now”

He shrugged a shoulder “Well, this ti you up And, to be fair, you’re free to roaardens You’re the one who refuses to leave your room”

She frowned at him “How do you know that I haven’t left?”

“Because I asked” He gave her a look, reaching into his breast pocket “Do you honestly think I haven’t asked after your welfare the whole ti in And every day, I’ well otherwise”