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Even when the music stopped and the world seemed to come back into focus, my hands remained on the princess. Our bodies were still pressed together, and I could feel every soft curve of her. Her beautiful emerald eyes were locked on mine, almost as if they were silently pleading for something, though I couldn’t quite decipher what.
It was only when the crowd began clapping for their future king and queen that we reluctantly pulled apart and smiled at the onlookers who had been watching us.
“Where did you learn the northern dance?” the princess asked as we stepped to the side.
As others took over the dance floor, we made our way to the refreshment table. I noticed that no ladies approached me while the princess was by my side.
“Do you think so little of me that you assume I wo
