Evelyn held the thick envelope tightly against her palm, feeling the smooth texture of the cold red wax under her thumb.

The heavy front doors opened wide as Princess Sofia stepped into her waiting dark luxury car, waving a final, graceful goodbye before the black windows rolled up.

Julian walked back over to Evelyn, a soft, curious look in his dark eyes as he watched her stare down at the white paper.

"What did Sofia give you, my love?" Julian asked smoothly, placing a warm hand against the curve of her waist.

Evelyn quickly slipped the letter into her small leather handbag, looking up at him with a sweet, innocent...