Chapter 16: Tree-Top View

Henrik slid by us and whispered to Lauren and me so that the other ladies couldn't hear. 'Sebastian caught me up on the plan. Now might be a good time.'

'I'll be right back. I just remembered something I must speak to Nikolina about', Lauren said out loud so that Talia and Sandrine could hear.

She winked at Henrik and I before walking off to Nikolina who was busy chatting with other nobles across the lawn. I silently wished her good luck and prayed that she could do this without any trouble.

'Henrik, I'm surprised to see you here', Sandrine greeted Henrik with a smile and couldn't resist biting her lower lip at his sight.

'I support Harper when I can', he cleared his throat and told her with a polite smile.

'You've always been such a good friend to him. It's one of the things I like about you', she said and pushed the way off her face so that her neck was bare.

You have got to be kidding me!