Perfect Match: Captain's Conquest by I. T. Lucas

Author:I. T. Lucas [Lucas, I. T.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Evening Star press, LLC.
Published: 2019-07-12T22:00:00+00:00

17

LEIA

As they ate in silence, Leia was grateful for the many years she’d spent in her mother’s court, practicing an impassive expression and hiding her feelings.

Her girly fantasies had been shattered.

Obviously, Jack’s interest in her was limited to a casual voyage fling. He wasn’t impressed with her enough to consider marriage, and that was even before he knew what was involved in courting a Krall princess.

What a colossal disappointment, especially since she wanted him now more than ever.

The more time she spent with Jack, the more convinced she became that he was the one for her. Captain Jacques Kirk had everything she desired in a mate.

His charismatic personality was matched by keen intelligence and a powerful body, and yet he wasn’t condescending or full of himself. Jack’s friendly and respectful attitude toward his crew impressed her. That was how Leia interacted with her people and how she wanted her husband to interact with them as well.

That wasn’t going to happen with Meroll or any of the other stuck-up noble sons.

Her mother had drilled into her head that her marriage was not going to be a romantic affair, and that she should focus on finding a mate who was a suitable future king. Her personal likes and dislikes were supposed to take a back seat to that.

Except, Jack fulfilled both criteria beautifully. There wasn’t a single thing Leia didn’t like about him, and he would make a fine mate and someday a fine king.

Her mother wasn’t stepping down anytime soon, so it wasn’t as if Jack would have to give up his career in the Interstellar fleet. If twenty years or so from now he had to choose between becoming the fleet’s admiral or some other high-ranking position, or retiring and taking on royal duties, they could address it then.

Politically, it was a good move as well. Jack marrying her would do wonders for her people’s reputation.

Besides, the thought of settling for one of the nobles’ sons made Leia’s skin crawl, especially if she was forced to mate Meroll. As the son of the most powerful house, he was expecting a summons from her.

Leia would rather abdicate her title, but unfortunately, she was an only child. In her absence, Meroll, who was a distant cousin and next in line, would become king without having to mate her.

Which meant that giving up was not an option. Jack had to be hers.

Lifting her eyes from the plate, Leia stared at him until he looked up as well. “I might take you up on your offer.”

Jack put his fork down. “I’m at your service, Princess Leia. Anything you need, I am your man.”

She stifled a smile. Jack had backed himself into a corner, and she wasn’t going to miss this opportunity to pounce on him. “I hope that you are a man of your word, Captain Jacques Kirk.”

He frowned. “Is there a reason you are questioning my honor?”

“Not yet. But what I’m about to ask you may cause you to go back on your word.

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