Chapter 32

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After the whole situation that went down with the members of the peerage, Leonardo felt it would be a great idea to take Tristan out on a date. After all, they had only gone out once together, but he didn’tthink a charity event counted as much of a date, especially when they were surrounded by so many strangers and all their movements were scrutinized throughout the entire few hours they were there. He mentioned the idea to Tristan as the two of them were taking a stroll in the garden while the twins were taking their after-lunch nap, but he was astonished when his lover didn’t seem to be as enthusiastic as he was.

“You don’t sound excited.”

Tristan blushed and looked away. “I…I am, but I’m also terrified.”

“What? Why?”

Tristan heaved out a loud sigh. “As long as we’re inside the palace, I can sort of pretend the outside world doesn’t matter, but I can’t do that if we go on a date someplace else.”

“So, you’re ashamed of me?”