Betrothed (Russian Hearts Series Book 1) by Holland Elsa & Holland Elsa

Author:Holland, Elsa & Holland, Elsa [Holland, Elsa]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Elsa Holland Books
Published: 2020-02-13T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

Demetri had planned for two days in Paris. Originally to ensure he had enough time to find something to counter her father’s blackmail. He now had what he needed. The postcard, the kiss, and the indiscretion of her behavior were enough for him to insist she was not of suitable character as the Prince. Enough to threaten her reputation if the damn betrothal was not withdrawn. According to plan, he should act immediately. Reveal who he was, have the betrothal called off and go their separate ways. And yet…

Last night he had not been pretending. He had been himself. Yes, his task had been in his mind when he saw she hid something, yet his reaction at the thought she had someone else had been real. Everything that followed had been real. So, where did that leave him?

Across the foyer, to the right of the floor-to-ceiling Christmas tree, the elevator chimed its arrival. Demetri watched as the unexpectedly intriguing and alluring Miss Georgina Franklin stepped out, adjusting her hair. As usual, her presentation was faultless, beautifully rugged up in a long Parisian Blue coat and large winter day hat with Ostrich feathers. The effect made her skin glow like porcelain and, surrounded by those impossible lashes, her amber eyes gleamed.

Was there another road? Was there another path he had not considered? What if she wanted him for himself, what if it was her father’s ambition to have her wed to a Prince, not Georgie’s? He could not hold her attachment to her betrothed against her. From what he had come to know of her, she was a passionate and loving woman. She had been so content with the small items sent to her over the years that she had not ever sought to be kissed, knowing that she already had someone. It was wildly satisfying, knowing that it was for him she’d waited.

“Good morning, Demetri.” The minx fluttered her eyelashes at him. How do women learn these things so fast?

“You look exquisite. He took her hand and lifted it to his lips, holding her gaze long enough to show her that two could play at the game of allure and flirtation.

Color flushed her cheeks much to his great satisfaction. And just like that he was hungry for her again. He looked down at her upturned face, and they were back in that moment when their souls had danced together through the simple touch of lips and tongues. Back not hours earlier when they had shared breath, igniting each other, teasing and taunting, hinting at the flames the two of them would generate if they took things further.

With the utmost certainly, he wanted to do that all again, despite the telegram burning in his pocket.

IS IT DONE YET STOP. REMEMBER WHAT YOU PROMISED STOP. A MOTHERS HAPPINESS AND A FAMILY’S HONOUR IS AT STAKE STOP. BE SWIFT STOP. BE DECISIVE STOP. YOUR BROTHER HAS DOUBTS STOP. SHOULD I WORRY STOP.

Demetri offered an arm to his quarry.

“Did you sleep well?” she asked in Russian.

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