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“No But you could at least grant my audience when I ask for it”

“When do I deny your audience, Isabel?”

“I didn’t want to go to Sangreaux You know that Instead ofwith me, you sealed the itinerary and I was on a plane”

He closed his eyes “Let’s continue this in my office”

He led her across the room and into his private study I watched until the door was closed I sat on the sofa with e I could hear theue froet out of hand, but there was no doubt it was heated

A few minutes later, I heard Isabel’s heels click across the floor I turned to watch her

“Good night, Molly It was a pleasure to meet you” She tapped the elevator button

“Good night” I rose from the sofa

The door opened and the princess disappeared in a blur of glittery white

“Bon soir, Molly”

His voice gave me chills

I had enough ti Ample opportunity to perfect the lines I should have said It could have been eloquent and fiery

“W-what?”

“I see you already have a drink I need a bourbon” He walked toward me, but turned for the bar

I didn’t knohat it would feel like to see hiain