Chapter 28

Held in his hand was that damned amethyst ring. When did the ceremony get to this part? Chloe wondered in exasperation. Curtis, seeing Chloe’s fluster, offered a smile more radiant and beautiful than any he had ever worn. At the same time, he whispered in a low voice that no one else could hear. “Even if I told His Majesty that your charm is your stupidity, is there a need to be this faithful to the role?” he murmured. Chloe remained silent, too stunned to retort.