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Luca had to suppress a frown. “Is your tour over so soon?”
Landry reached us and nodded his head. “Yes, I cut it short. The flowers were beautiful, but not to my taste.” His attention fell on me and he swept into a low bow. “Your Highness! I was told your beauty was great, but I never imagined to behold such a wonderful creature!” He grasped one of my hands and pressed a kiss on the top. I had to suppress a shiver at the chill of his blue lips. “Queen Diana, you do these halls more justice than they deserve.”
My eyes flickered up to Luca who had just slightly tensed at the backhanded compliment. “You’re too kind, King Landry-”
“Robert, if you would,” he pleaded as he released my hand and looked between us. His focus fell on the cloaks slung over our arms. “You appear to h
