The Lynx and the Llama (FUC Academy) by Amanda Kimberley

Author:Amanda Kimberley [Kimberley, Amanda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Amanda Kimberley
Published: 2023-08-14T18:30:00+00:00

8

After successfully convincing the hotel receptionist that they were, indeed, dating, Erika finally pulled herself away from Quinn. She had to go home and get ready for their big group outing—and the official start of her fake public dates.

She hauled the dress bag up to her room and placed it on her bed while she showered. She took her time styling her hair and applying her makeup before she finally peeked at her ensemble for the night. Erika opened the garment bag and gasped. The gold iridescent Kiera keyhole dress designed by Costarellos was simply stunning and must have cost her boss a small fortune. The Esiot heels in matching gold looked expensive. Leave it to King Rayan to go big.

She slid on the dress, which fit perfectly and hugged all her curves. Just as she finished putting on her lipstick, her doorbell rang. It most likely was King Rayan’s driver. She grabbed her keys and purse and headed out the door. Quinn’s eyes widened when she got into the car.

“You are absolutely stunning, Erika.”

“Thanks.” Erika smiled as her cheeks heated. She wasn’t used to compliments. Most of the time, she went unnoticed by everyone around her.

He reached out and tucked a loose strand of hair behind her ear. “You should wear your hair down more often. It’s beautiful. Not that I don’t like your bun, of course.”

She smiled again. “Thanks.”

“Are you nervous?”

“A little. I don’t normally get involved with anything FUC or BS related. I leave all of that to the experts like Harriet, Treasure, and Carol.”

“I understand.”

Within a few quick minutes, they’d reached the restaurant, and Quinn helped Erika exit the back seat of the town car. Once out, he guided her to the entrance, resting a palm on her back. Heat pooled around the skin. Her body was once again set ablaze by his touch. Erika sucked in a breath. His hand moved away from her to reach for the door handle, and she let out a whimper, mourning the loss of his touch.

The hostess led them to King Rayan and Queen Consort Carol’s table.

“Quinn, Erika! Glad you are here!” said Carol with a smile that met her eyes.

“Glad to be here, Your Highnesses,” said Quinn with a smile matching Carol’s brightness.

“You are absolutely gorgeous, Erika! I knew that dress would look stunning on you.”

“I should have known you had a hand picking this out, Carol. You’ve always had great taste.”

“You aren’t bad at it either. It was only last year that you came to Harriet’s palace to help me pick out a couple of ball gowns.”

“How can I forget?”

“I took the liberty of ordering us some chardonnay to start us off,” said Rayan.

Erika smiled briefly as she sat down and welcomed the drink. It wouldn’t take the edge off. No normal human alcohol would, but at least it gave her something to do in between what she assumed would be a lot of idle, awkward moments between her and Quinn.

“How was your flight, Quinn?”

“It was surprisingly relaxing, Queen Carol.

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