Sarah Thompson
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105 Dresses, drama, & a death (6) “I-Is there a ghost?” Alessandra questioned and stepped closer to Edgar due to the fact there was no one around for her to see but she clearly heard a voice. A devious idea came to Edgar’s mind because of how close Alessandra had stepped to him. “It seems to be. The palace has many haunted rooms. I’ve heard former royals refuse to leave the palace. The lanterns you see are actually meant to show ghosts,” Edgar looked off to the side to hide his smile when…
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104 Dresses, drama, & a death (5) “See, that wasn’t so hard. I brought her back in one piece, Edgar,” Hazel released Alessandra’s hand the moment they reached the throne after circling the entire room. “I am owed a gift after saving her from your mother. Wonderful woman, isn’t she?” Hazel faked a smile. “Priscilla Collins has always scared me more than my own mother. Who was a queen by the way,” Tobias added to show how much more Priscilla scared him than a queen. “My mother had…
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103 Dresses, drama & a death (4) “I don’t have Edgar wrapped around my finger. The king must have seen it differently,” Alessandra denied Hazel’s claim. How could she have a man like Edgar wrapped around her finger? “I will leave it for you to see. One thing is for sure, my husband would not have been able to convince Edgar to come tonight. I heard you were able to change his mind in a heartbeat. That is unusual for your husband who hates social gatherings like this. Many would try to kiss…
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102 Dresses, drama & a death (3) “It’s true the Duke got married to the late Baron’s daughter.” “I didn’t think they would show up tonight.” “How long do you think the Duke has left to live?” Alessandra ignored the loud chatter as she and Edgar walked up the stairs leading into the palace. As she walked, Alessandra realized it wasn’t hard to ignore the words and stares directed at her. There was so much more to focus on than the people around. Everyone could spend the…
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101 Dresses, drama & a death (2) “Erin will accompany me at the ball so you will not have to stay by my side if there is anyone you wish to speak to in private,” said Alessandra. “I have no one to speak to when I never planned to be there in the first place. I will stay by your side all night long now that my mother is in town and everyone else will act like they have no common sense the first time they see us together. You can never say I did not warn you about how much drama there is at these…
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100 Dresses, drama & a death (1) “Fine, I will not stay where I am not wanted,” Tobias gave up on staying for dinner. “I have already eaten anyway.” “Sally, see to it that the king is safely returned to whatever he used to come here, and do not leave the front door until you have seen him exit my gates,” Edgar ordered Sally. “Yes, Duke. This way, your highness,” Sally’s hand trembled as her nervousness increased now that she was to escort the king out of the house. Why would the…
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99 The king is here (4) “There is nothing for you to judge, Tobias. I do not care what your opinion of her is as it will not change the fact that we are married.” Tobias ignored Edgar’s words and held out his hand mid-air for Alessandra to shake. “My name is Tobias Castro, the current king of this land and friend of your husband. It’s nice to meet you.” “Alessandra Collins, wife of your friend. Do I need to curtsy, your highness?” Alessandra had never been in the presence of…
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98 The king is here (3) “Sally fainted,” Alessandra bent down to check on the state of Sally. “Edgar, please release the king. There has to be some sort of consequence for you choking him.” “I am free to do whatever I want to someone who trespasses on my property and enters my bedroom where my wife is alone. Isn’t that right, Tobias?” Edgar playfully asked but when Tobias started waving his arms around like a crazed man, Edgar released him. “You’re no fun.” “Dammit, Edgar.…
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97 The king is here (2) After Edgar informed Alessandra of what time it was, Alessandra and Edgar went their separate ways. Edgar left to prepare for dinner while Alessandra took the kittens to have their meal. She purposely waited until she saw Edgar leave the room and then called Sally to help her get dressed. “Miss Potter seems to match you well, Duchess. You should keep her close by when you attend the ball. Thanks to her job, she knows the personality of a lot of young women. You can make a…
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96 The king is here (1) “Baroness, I have to advise you it wouldn’t be a good look for you and Kate to go out buying new dresses when you are supposed to be mourning the Baron and preparing for his funeral. In the long run, this can have a negative impact on both of your reputations,” said James. It was something the two women should know but they were only interested in looking good. “So what? Do you expect me to wear something I’ve worn before or that is out of season in the presence…
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