Giselle's eyes POVThe sun had streamed in behind the open drapes, its heat penetrating my skin as I stirred in bed. The new bedding, lavender-scented, was twisted on me, and for the first time in what felt like an eternity, I had slept. I blinked a few times to clear my vision, and then recalled where I was Nicholas' bedroom.His aftershave lingered in the air, and I moved my head to catch sight of a glass of water and fruit platter on the bedside table. Typical Nicholas. Always thinking of me. I breathed out slowly. The past two days had been one enormous blur, my kidnapping, rescue, deception by my own father, and now this upcoming Miss World contest. But for the moment at least, I was safe.I was going to sit up when the door slowly opened and my brother Nicholas entered, concern and relief etched on his face."Good morning, sleeping beauty," he teased, resting against the doorframe. I smiled mockingly. "Good morning, pesky brother." He smiled and sprang up onto the bed next to me
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