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“What? Why?” It was a dumb question, but Tess felt shell-shocked by Mo’s announcement that she wanted to leave.
“I can’t stay here and watch him meet someone else.” Mo answered simply.
“Honey, I can’t imagine him finding someone else. He is all about you. I’m sure this breakup business is just a silly misunderstanding. We’ll get it all straightened out in the morning.” Tess inserted as much confidence as she could muster into her words. The thought of leaving the kingdom––and Sebastian––terrified her.
“No,” Mo shook her head vehemently. “He was perfectly clear about it. He wants to end things with me.”
Tess’s shoulders collapsed at this news. She didn’t understand how it could possibly be right. The prince had seemed so enamored with Mo. Had the prince brought them here as some sor
