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When the foursome was safely outside on the sprawling patio, Mo turned on Pierce. “How could you make us choose like that? Now, your parents will hate me even more.”
“They won’t,” he tried to assure her, but she didn’t look convinced.
Surprisingly, it was Sebastian that jumped in with an explanation. “The king needs to be told when he is acting childish, and it is high time that someone stood up to him. He can’t behave like that and expect to be treated with the respect of a true monarch.”
Tess was shocked that Sebastian seemed so certain about their decision to walk out on the royal couple. After all, his job must be on the line.
“They won’t be able to help but love you, once they get to know you.” Pierce promised Mo. When she shook her head, he added, “Especially once they see ho
