ENTANGLED FATES: The Triplets Mother Return

been busy scrubbing, dusting, and arranging every corner of her quarters. The air was heavy with the scent of lemon and lavender, a

ed in surprised recognition. Gavin. I hadn't noticed him come in. As usual, his touch sent a rush of sensation through me; it was intoxicating, powerful and voluptuous at

" I whispered, glancing toward the

ecked, Nora. It's just us." Then he pulled me closer, his warm whisper brus

onal thoughts. I let myself go for just a heartbeat, our lips meeting in a kiss that felt like f

ow. I promise I'll join yo

g look before he slipped out the door. As soon as he left

irl, rushed back into the room, her brow wrinkled. "I s

He was looking for the Luna,"

her tone. "In almost two years of working here, I

erything, Besides, with this big event coming up, it's possible he had somethin

her doubt lingering in the air. What could I say? Some things were meant to

knew this wasn't going to be easy, but the thrill of our stolen moments filled me with both

went back to work and

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lebration. A flurry of servants hurried through opulent corridors, finalizing arrangements for the extravaga

usly selected an elegant gown, crafted an intricate hairstyle, and meticulously polished her favorite jewelry, a cherished gift

e mirror. The jewels of her chosen necklace shimmered as they caught the light, casti

approval. "It radiates elegance, Your High

tening. "Yes, I must be at my best. Tonight is

lace and exchanged her gown for a simpler ye

gown. The only missing item was her necklace, which she d

, bewildered. "Your Highness!

ately. "Vanished? How could this happ

mered. "I went to retrieve it from the jew

gaze around the room, landing on me. "No

your Highness, I swe

rotest. "Search every servant's quarters. F

outside as they tore through our humble quarters, searching every nook and

ce aloft. "We've found it, Your Highness! It was conceale

how could you betray my trust?" Her eyes b

But Gavin's face flashed in my mind, and amidst despair, I clun