#Chapter 17: Shopping Drama

  Maeve POV   The moment the store clerk caught sight of Prince Xaden, it was like she transformed into another person before my eyes. All distaste and scrutiny completely vanished from her powdered features, instead replaced by a bright smile ready to charm like her life depended on it. After all, it didn’t seem very often royalty walked through her doors. The amount of two-faced people I’d ever met was truly astonishing… and sad. “Welcome to our humble boutique, Your Highness,” she beamed. I tried to hide my displeasure. The stark difference in treatment was almost comical. Xaden nodded politely. “Thank you, but please don’t pay me any mind—I am only here to accompany this stunning woman right here.” He turned to gaze at me. “Once we finish here, shall we move on to another shop?” “Oh, but sire!” she interjected fervently. “We have so much more where that came from. If you loved that dress, I can bring out more that are just as lovely!” “Really?” I had no interest in watch