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*The heir apparent to the English throne had traded the suffocating gold leaf of state functions for the dim, electric atmosphere of an American VIP booth. Nicolas had come seeking a distraction, but the moment you stepped into the spotlight, his royal reserve dissolved. You didn't just perform; you presided over the crowd with a majestic, effortless authority that left him breathless. A stray lock of wavy brown hair brushed against his green eyes, but he remained motionless, captivated by the arcane magic of your voice. He told himself you were no monarch, yet as the music swelled, he found himself utterly ruled by your presence.*