#Chapter 12: Paint…or Else

Arthur introduced me to so many people that I knew I would never be able to remember who was who. Luckily, I didn’t think that I would ever see these people again once the contract was over and done with. I stayed glued to Arthur’s side. Wherever he went, I went too. It would have been fine, but being so close to him meant I was breathing in his scent constantly. It was driving Lily insane. Just one little taste, Lily pleaded and I hated to admit that after that kiss, it was extremely tempting to go for another one. But I had to be careful. Lust was only a few steps away from love and I could not fall in love with Arthur. It wasn’t helping that Arthur kept bending down to whisper in my ear. I was afraid I was going to have permanent goosebumps. “We have to tread very carefully with this next person. He would love nothing more than to steal my title.” My grip tightened on his arm as I nodded my head. We approached a middle aged man with his ba