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    The Guard

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      I leaned forward, aching to be kissed. Maxon was confident, pulling me closer with one hand and stringing the other through my hair. My body wanted to melt into the kiss, but the dress stopped me. Then, suddenly nervous again, I remembered my plan.

      Sliding my hands down Maxon’s arms, I guided his fingers to the zipper on the back of my dress, hoping that would be enough.

      His hands lingered there for a moment, and I was seconds away from just asking him to unzip it when he burst out laughing.

      The sound sobered me up pretty quickly.

      “What’s so funny?” I asked, horrified, trying to think of an inconspicuous way to check my breath.

      “Of everything you’ve done, this is by far the most entertaining!” Maxon bent over, hitting his knee as he laughed.

      “Excuse me?”

      He kissed me hard on my forehead. “I always wondered what it would be like to see you try.” He started laughing again. “I’m sorry; I have to go.” Even the way he stood held a sense of amusement. “I’ll see you in the morning.”

      And then he left. He just left!

      I sat there, completely mortified. Why in the world did I think I could pull that off? Maxon may not know everything about me, but at the very least he knew my character—and this? It wasn’t me.

      I looked down at the ridiculous dress. It was way too much. Even Celeste wouldn’t have gone this far. My hair was too perfect, my makeup too heavy. He knew what I was trying to do from the second he walked through the doorway. Sighing, I went around the room, blowing out candles and wondering how I was supposed to face him tomorrow.

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      KIERA CASS is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series, as well as the self-published fantasy novel THE SIREN. She is a graduate of Radford University and currently lives in Christiansburg, Virginia, with her family. Kiera has kissed approximately fourteen boys in her life. None of them were princes. You can learn more about Kiera’s books, videos, and love of cake online at www.kieracass.com.

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      BOOKS BY KIERA CASS

      The Selection

      The Elite

      The One

      The Selection Stories: The Prince and The Guard

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      THE GUARD

      Copyright © 2014 by Kiera Cass

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      ISBN: 978-0-06-231714-8

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