In Bed With Her Shithead Boss (By Ellie Wynters) novel Chapter 300

Keira stood under the scalding spray of the shower after Alexei left and she had cleaned up the room, she realized she needed to get a move on, letting the water wash away the lingering scent of sex and tiredness from her brain. Steam filled the bathroom as she tried to process everything that had happened in the span of a few hours.

Heir to the throne. Potential mother of future royalty. A life where her children might never have the freedom to choose their own paths. What was she doing?

She pressed her palms against the marble shower wall, water cascading down her back. When she'd agreed to come to Wystovia, she'd thought the worst thing would be learning proper etiquette and dealing with media scrutiny. The succession issue changed everything.

After a while she reluctantly stepped out, wrapping herself in a plush towel. Through the bathroom door, she could hear movement in the other room.

"Miss Warner?" A voice called. "I have your dress for this evening."

Keira cracked open the door to find a young woman holding a garment bag. Not Maria, thank God.

"Thank you…?" Keira said

"Elena, miss. I'm to help you prepare for dinner with the royal family." The woman's English was accented but clear, her manner warm. "Prince Alexei requested I assist you."

Of course he had. Keira was beginning to understand that in this world, every detail was managed, every appearance carefully orchestrated.

"That's very kind, but I can manage—"

"If I may, miss," Elena interrupted gently, "Prince Alexei was quite specific about ensuring you felt prepared."

Keira's could see the kindness in the woman's eyes. After Maria's passive-aggressive welcome and the king's interrogation, this felt like a gift.

"Alright," she conceded. "What do I need to know?"

Elena smiled, hanging the garment bag on the wardrobe door. "First, let's see about your hair. And I'll explain the dinner protocol while we work."

An hour later, Keira barely recognized herself in the mirror. The dress was a deep emerald silk that somehow made her eyes look even bluer. Elena had arranged her hair in an elegant updo that showed off her neck. Diamond earrings Alexei had sent completed the look.

"You look beautiful, miss," Elena said, stepping back to admire her work.

"I look like someone pretending to be a princess," Keira muttered.

Elena's expression softened. "If I may... you look like someone who belongs here."

A knock at the door interrupted them. Elena moved to answer it, and Keira heard Alexei's voice in the hallway.

"Is she ready?"

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