#CHAPTER 76: The Lucky One

MAEVE POV It wasn’t long before we returned to the mansion and, with our shopping trip officially at an end, it was time for the princess to return to her duties at the palace. “Thank you for letting me tag along,” Charlotte murmured, beaming at me as she emerged from the bathroom, once again dressed in the lovely attire she had arrived in. Maggie, waiting off to the side, took possession of the borrowed sundress and hat and stepped away to put them aside. “And for dealing with my excitement. I… realize I might’ve been a bit much today.” “Not at all,” I reassured her. “It was a lovely change of pace. I’d love to see more of ‘Cora,’ if time ever permits another visit.” Her eyes lit up, even as Maggie returned with some wipes to clean away the layers of makeup she wore. “Yes! Hopefully sooner rather than later.” And as she busied herself at the mirror, wiping away at her foundation, a presence made itself known. Or rather, himself. “Making plans, are we?” Xaden’s voice floated i