Shayde opened the door of the dressmaker’s shop, waiting for Katarina to exit first while giving the shop owner and her annoying assistants his most charming smile.
“My apologies for keeping you so busy, ladies, but you did a splendid job. Have a wonderful day.” He said, following Katarina outside. Two carriages were already waiting for them in front of the store, making the street look even more crowded as the people tried to go around them. Katarina’s servants were already loading her purchases in her carriage while Marquis Onoria’s daughter was waiting patiently by his side, not daring to meet his eyes.
Shayde looked around only to realize that more and more people were glancing their way, no doubt some of them had already recognized his face or insignia. He had tried to look unassumi
