Lucetta
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As ashamed as I was, I couldn’t lie to him. “Yes, I did. But the way she was dressed and acting-”
“She was hoping to be named my mistress or something. Carey wanted to use me to increase her status so she wouldn’t be a maid anymore.”
“Do you not fear that I wouldn’t want the same?” The words slipped out before I could stop myself. If Nefarious knew of my parents’ intentions, he would probably find a way to replace me as his bride. Then I would be forced to go back home and face their wrath.
“Is that your goal here?” I shook my head no, not wishing to take advantage of the prince just to line my parents’ pockets. “Then I have nothing to fear.” He leaned in closer once more and bit my ear again, causing me to squirm.
“Nef,” I called out as I did my best to push him back. Tho
