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Sofia.

Nadei pulled a chair for me and I gave him a soft kiss on the cheek as a thank you. He sat down next to me, Nial and Nikolai facing us.

"That's the least I can do for you, princess." He squeezed my thigh where my skirt had risen to expose my skin and I shuddered at the cold sensation of his rings and the rough texture of his fingers.

I internally swooned at his words but reprimanded myself at how I overappreciated some gestures that were the bare minimum when it came to men.

The maids served the trio their meals receiving a grateful nod from them as Anne came into view, my excitement was evident on my face. I felt like a kid getting their favorite candy which was practically true in my case.

"Per your request, Miss," Anne said giving me a polite smile as she placed my bowl of soup and freshly baked garlic breadsticks, a grin taking over my lips.

"Thank you and please call me Sofia, how many times do I have to tell you that-" I said with utmost seriousness, "We're past the whole