Chapter 4

My maid Lucy cleared her throat, alerting me that someone was approaching.

It saved me from embarrassment.

I hurriedly got off Julian and fixed my rumpled clothes.

Julian's gaze sharpened, and he was once again the cold, ruthless crown prince.

The man who'd just lost control felt like nothing but a fleeting illusion.

Turned out it was my parents who hurried over.

Then we all headed to the main hall for dinner together.

It was late after dinner, so Julian had to leave.

My father asked me to walk him out.

As we walked, Julian slowed his pace to match…