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Chapter 25: More of the Truth Leaks – Day 475 – January 18Lord John had desired to run to Millie. Last night. As soon as he’d returned to the palace…
Protected: Exquisite: Chapters 19 – 24
Chapter 19: The Falcon Becomes a Lion – Day 474 – January 17“Well, well, well. If it isn’t little Lady Charlotte,” intoned a snide voice from behind her.She spun around…
Protected: Exquisite: Chapters 15 – 18
Chapter 15: Adorable - Days 472 - 473 – January 15 – 16Charlotte fingered the butterfly pendant as she lay in the darkness. Staring up at the void over her head. Of…
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Chapter 9: Beautiful Butterfly – Day 452 – December 26Peregrine had watched as Charlotte evaded the crowd. Slipping out the double doors at the back of the ballroom. He followed…
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Chapter 5: Anticipating Surprises – Days 436 – 442 – December 10 – 16 An hour into Charlotte’s first sketches of the queen and her baby, a knock sounded on…
Protected: Exquisite: Prologue – Chapter 4
Prologue: Day 432 – December 6Upon proposing to his beloved on his knees, Lord Eric Marlboro found himself nearly instantly flattened by her delightful form. The dauntless Lady Deirdre Sevelle…
Protected: Brilliant: Chapters 30 – 31
Chapter 30: Maneuvering – Days 430 - 432“Lord Dresden, I have been a bit remiss. And I must beg your forgiveness.” With a humble demeanor, Lord Percy stood before the man whom…
Protected: Brilliant: Chapters 25 – 29
Chapter 25: Endangered – Day 428During the intermission, Millie suddenly gasped. And Lord John glanced down at her. “What is it?”“Oh!” Her eyes grew wide as she glanced up at…
Protected: Brilliant: Chapters 18 – 24
Chapter 18: Confessions – Day 426Millie stood transfixed while John’s mouth captured hers in a kiss of such terrible sweetness that she began to weep in earnest. Her fingers clinging…
Protected: Brilliant: Chapters 13 – 17
Chapter 13: The Plot Thickens – Days 418 – 419 “Rupert, it’s been nearly a month. Surely, Magnus is dead. And Concordia should be declared queen,” mumbled Lord Abernathy as…