Chapter 54: I'm not a clone

In front of them loomed a stage with steps leading up from the sides. He'd opted to have the press conference outside in the hope that the cold would dampen the spirit of the journalists.

He led her up the dais, and she looked back at Aurora who was dressed in one of her elaborate medieval gowns. In contrast, Anatu was dressed in boots and a jacket richly embroidered with gold and turquoise. He liked her style, liked that she didn't try to copy Aurora.

They reached the side of the structure where steps led onto the platform. At the top step, he led her toward Aurora and Balthazar who'd walked up the other side. Cameras flashed, most of the journalists talking into recording devices, their gazes glued to Anatu. Anatu's hand on his arm clenched again. He patted her hand.

"It will be all right," he murmured and then stepped away from her to field the questions already shouted out at them.