Page 34 of Learning to Love

“I think a trash bag might be a better outfit for you to wear. You’ve going to have every man in the room drooling over you.” Both of the women frown at me. “Only speaking the truth.” I chuckle.

“We can get matching trash bags, I’m pretty certain all the women will be taken with you, Prince Dalton,” Elodie retorts, jutting her hip out to emphasize her point. It makes my pulse race with how hot she looks.

“Do I have to wear black?” Elodie asks.

“It’s traditional for these sort of events. The men will be in black tie.”

Elodie twirls around, looking in the mirror. I can tell she’s not totally in love with this dress. Getting to my feet, I go over to her and wrap my hands around her waist.

“What’s wrong?” I question, pulling back her long hair and kissing her neck.

“This might sound strange, but I’m used to wearing color. My time spent in India gave me a passion for it, and I always feel sad wearing black.” She bites her lip. “It was the color I wore to my parents’ funeral.”

“What’s your favorite color?” I ask, both of us looking at her reflection in the mirror.

“Teal, it’s so vibrant it makes my heart sing.”

I turn to Margo. “Do you have anything like this dress in a teal color?”

She smiles and goes immediately to the racks of gowns. She looks at a couple of dresses before pulling one out. I feel Elodie instantly bounce with delight next to me.

“May I try it on?” she asks.

“Of course.” I press a kiss to her lips before she disappears with Margo again. I don’t have to wait long for them to return. If I thought Elodie looked stunning before, this time she’s the vision of a goddess.

I open my mouth to say something, but I can’t. I really need to fuck her, my cock is so hard right now.

“Is it all right?” she eventually asks.

I nod. It’s the only movement I can make that wouldn’t involve me grabbing her and finding the nearest bed immediately—I suspect it would be somewhere in this store.

Eventually, I find the appropriate words. “We’ll take it.”

Elodie’s face beams at me with the biggest smile ever.

I finally remember I’m the Prince of Janastria and not a sexed crazed maniac, despite what my parents think, and manage to re-engage my brain—but, only just.

“Could you have all the necessary accessories sent with it, please. I’ll also require a handkerchief and cummerbund for my suit in the same color as the dress.”

“Of course, Your Highness.”

As Elodie, accompanied by Margo, disappears behind the curtain to get changed, I take a seat in the armchair again and try to calm myself. I’ve so many feelings racing through my head at the moment. I never thought it possible I would develop such strong feelings for anyone as I have for Elodie. I thought I would stay the playboy prince until duty took over.

I snort a laugh. Who knew my parents sending me here would be the best thing they ever did?

Nineteen

Elodie

After leaving the store, we’re driven to our two-bedroom residence at the Four Seasons on Miami beach. I told Dalton just to get me the cheapest room going, and I’d be fine with that, but he’s insisted on the best, and I’m too caught up in the dream at the moment to argue.

“I had so much fun shopping today. I think I’ll have to let you take me out like that more often.” I hold my dress up in front of me and twirl around in front of the full-length mirror in Dalton’s bedroom.

“I’d love to take you again. I think I had as much fun as you did. Although, next time, Margo can wait outside, and I’ll come in and help you change.” Dalton winks at me from where he’s lying on the bed. He’s got one arm propped behind his head. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him in such a relaxed pose. He’s wearing a button-up shirt, but the top few buttons are undone.

“I think if you help me dress. I’ll spend more time naked than actually trying anything on,” I retort, looking at him through the mirror.

“Nothing wrong with that.” Dalton smiles. He slides from the bed, pulls something from the drawer of his nightstand, and comes over to me while I place the dress back on its hanger to put in my closet later.

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