“Emasculating?" Reynard asks.
My head snaps back and I say, "Whoa. Let's not go there. But maybe some other word that means something similar."
The two of us chuckle, then Reynard says, “Well, should you wish to waltz with me, I promise to let you lead. Oh, and I will never knead your buttocks."
I let out a loud laugh, surprised that he's actually funny. "All right, let's do this. For the sake of my future wife," I add, for no apparent reason.
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Will Banks, future husband of Princess Arabella, is currently undergoing extensive training in royal etiquette in order to bring him up to snuff for moving around in high-class circles. According to a source close to the royal family, his progress has been dreadfully slow (embarrassing, even), and it is doubtful that he shall ever conduct himself with the expected decorum.
Cindy (Serene Highness): Are we shocked? Nay, I say we are not.
Felix (Courtier): Who actually expected the Knight of the No Shirt to EVER develop the graces of the upper class? Not me. They might as well put a gorilla in a morning suit and have him dine with the king.
Stephen (Heir Presumptive): I predict disaster.
Chapter 13
Begging, Crying, and Secret Wedding Dress Shopping Trips
Arabella
Email from:Arabella
To: Gran, Dad, Arthur, Tessa
Subject: Pre-wedding Getaway
Hi All,
I’m writing because I need to ask you something and I really am desperate for you to carefully consider your answer before you give one. As you’re aware, some members of Will’s family were hoping to have the wedding on Santa Valentina Island. Obviously, that won’t be happening, but I’d like to suggest a compromise of sorts (and I’m sure you can guess what it is based on the subject line).
I’m proposing we spend a week at the Paradise Bay Resort together. It would be the first time in our lives that we’d all be on a real holiday together, and I promise you’ll love it there. It’s the world’s most beautiful and relaxing place. Just the perfect way to unwind before we face the stress of the wedding.
Now, before you say no, picture yourselves laying on a catamaran soaking in the sun (except Father, I know how you hate boats—you picture yourself poolside with a nice cold drink in hand watching Flora and James splash around in the water).
Also, I’ve accidentally insulted Will’s entire family and am badly in need of a way to make it up to them.
So, all that to say, please, please, please, please, please…
Love you all forever,
Arabella
Email from Arthur
To: Arabella
cc: Dad, Tessa, Gran
Subject: RE: Pre-wedding Getaway
Little A,
Seriously? Do you really think we can drop everything and just take off to some hot, sticky tropical island?
