My mind reeled with mixed emotions, anger, disappointment, hurt. But I shoved them down. There was no way I was going to break down in front of this woman. I feigned innocence.“Oh, of course, Your Majesty. It would be an honor.” I fisted my hands against my thighs, my nails digging into my palms, faking a smile.“Oh, do call me Myra, dear. We don’t need to stand on ceremony when we are alone.” She took a delicate bite of one of the teacakes. “Do try one, they’re simply delicious.”I wanted so much to shove it down her elegant throat, but instead I just took one and popped it into my mouth in one go. “Is everything alright, Sylvia? You look a bit flushed.” Those amber eyes analyzed me, missing nothing. I had to be more careful.I almost choked on the cake; my eyes teared up as I swallowed. “No, no, I’m just a little hot from running. Hunter and I went jogging.&rdq
Last Updated : 2022-02-17 Read more