Suddenly, she takes hold of the Prince’s hand. I glance over her head in time to see the startled expression spread across his face. His brow puckers. For a moment, I think he’s going to shake off her fingers. But he doesn’t. He tightens his hold, looks up, catches my eye, and winks. My whole face floods with heat. Blood pounds in my ears so that I almost don’t hear him when he says, “One, two, three . . .” At the last second, I realize what he’s doing. Responding to his lead, I adjust my grip, and together we swing Sis right off her feet in front of us. She lets out another bright, bell-like
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