Twice Upon A Time (Unfinished Fairy Tales Book 2) by Aya Ling

Author:Aya Ling [Ling, Aya]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-12-13T00:00:00+00:00

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Simone and Jérôme are waiting at the foot of the grand staircase near the entrance of the palace. Both of them are dressed exquisitely in the finest silk and velvet, and adorned with glittering jewelry. Simone, in particular, seems to have stepped out of a storybook. In her pale blue gown that must contain a huge crinoline, and a dainty diamond tiara sparkling in her mass of golden hair, she is the quintessential fairytale princess.

“Augustin will not be coming with us to Fauxe Gardens,” she says, shaking her long feathery curls. As an unmarried lady, she can have the luxury of having her hair down. “He ate too much lobster at dinner and is currently suffering from a stomachache. Serves him right.”

“Hence he sent me in his place.” Jérôme makes a grandiloquent bow and offers me his arm. “However, I am confident that you will find me every bit as charming as my brother. May I escort you to the carriage, Princess Katriona?”

I hesitate, but it’s unlikely that I can refuse. Augustin would have escorted me if he were present.

“Where’s Henry?” Edward says, looking around. “He is supposed to join us.”

“I’m afraid he won’t be able to make an appearance either,” Jérôme says. “He seems to be greatly taken with Francis and wishes to spend more time with him.”

I blink. Has Henry suddenly fallen for a man from Moryn?

“Oh, stop teasing her, Jérôme,” Simone admonishes in the tone of a bossy older sister, though it’s clear she’s at least ten years younger than him. “Francis is Augustin’s personal doctor. Duke Henry has been asking him about his work since he arrived.”

“That may be expected,” Edward says. “Dr. Durant is renowned for the introduction of intravenous therapy. Henry has always idolized him.”

“But they could have come along as well,” Simone says, frowning. “Isn’t it common for people to stroll in the gardens and chat?”

“It is not ideal for serious conversation. Music entertainment—whether it may be vocal or instrumental—is always readily available, and there are firework displays during summer nights.”

Simone looks excited. “Oh, how positively lovely! I must ask Augustin to build a similar one in Moryn when we go home.”

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