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“I alk” I scooted to the edge of the seat and stood outside the door The sah in a trance

Maybe it had been a spell I was caught up in the ala Overwheln

Inside the elevator I remembered the kiss The one that had made me breathless The way my body responded and melted into his

The doors opened at the top floor, and the officer waved me forward

“You ait here”

I looked around The residence was empty

“For how long?” I questioned

“Until His Majesty is here”

“And how long will that take?” I crossed my arms

“Wait here” He pressed the elevator button

The doors closed and I was alone in the king’s apartment

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Damon

I stared at the prih the final draft of the new proposal My urge to rush hi enough The hand carved clock above thesecond The side door opened and Sutcliffe walked in He placed a folded card next to my elbow and retreated

I scanned the brief report on the note and smiled