For a long moment, I was totally stunned. Then, I moved at once, covering my kiss-swollen red lips with my hand. Nicholas came around to stand in front of me, blocking me from the camera’s view. He looked much more put together than I felt. Nathan gave him a curious look as the cameras moved in closer. “Piper requested some advice on how to handle her relationship with Julian,” Nicholas said, offering up the lie as an explanation before one could be asked for. “That damn closet is the only place we could speak privately on the matter.” Nathan narrowed his eyes with suspicion. Nicholas shrugged. “Perhaps it is for the best if we destroy that footage. We wouldn’t want anyone at home to get the wrong impression.” The producer straightened. “But Your Royal Highness, this footage is muc

