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Imagine The Possibilities
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Ana
Driz became overwhelmed and went to lay down, but I stayed back to continue on the dress some more. It was currently only pinned together since I have only been in the castle for a few days, but the prince supplied me with everything that I would need to finish it before the crowning of the queen, which I was told would be in a matter of weeks, should we ever figure out which of my sisters would take the crown.
God, what a crazy thing to think. One way or another, I would be close to the Queen of Briarglen, either the sister to the queen or the stepsister to the queen, either one I was fine with.
“What are you smiling about?” Asked Derek from the doorway. I hadn’t closed it after Driz left the room and didn’t notice him arrive. He was leaning against the doorframe with his arms crossed and an amused smile as he looked at me.
I put my hand on my cheek to find t
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