“I’m sure he’s around here,” I said, smiling sweetly. “Mhm,” he murmured, nodding his agreement. I knew he didn’t believe me. “I should really go find him,” I said, backing a step away. I needed the king to believe I was trying. Grabbing my hand, Cyrus placed a gently kiss to the back of it. I didn’t have time to react, and hoped no one else had witnessed it. “Well, you look stunning tonight,” he said. “Thank you,” I said as my cheeks turned a shade of pink. “I should get back to my post.” Cyrus hurried off without another word.
