Pretend Princess (Cordillera Royals Book 1) by Carolyn Rae

Author:Carolyn Rae [Rae, Carolyn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: fiction
Publisher: Williamson Press
Published: 2017-03-27T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

Still reeling from his kiss, Tricia backed away. For years to come the smell of roses would remind her of this moment. And the way his kiss stirred her like none other. Was enjoying his kisses so wrong when there could be no future for them? And when it jeopardized the charade she was playing? How she wished they could go on together to share life in this little kingdom. She’d love to stand beside him, to love him openly. She sighed. But that could never be.

She glanced toward the palace. Was that Serena standing at a window on the second story? Tricia couldn’t be sure. While her maid knew she wasn’t really Allysa, if someone else saw them kissing, that could cause a real brouhaha.

Neither she nor the prince knew which guard had revealed her plans. Despite what she’d said about Roberto leaving her alone, what if he came after her again? Would she be able to get away as easily? Just thinking about it made eagles flap in her stomach. She looked up at Lawrence. “I love being with you, but I can’t take this anymore. If you and the palace staff can’t protect me, I need to take my sisters home and resume my real identity. You royals will just have to weather the scandal of a missing princess.”

“You can’t leave now. Not after I have come to know you, to admire your spunk and share your kisses. Even your smell is intoxicating.”

Her heart swelled. No one had ever said that to her. Probably no one else would. She could get used to being with Lawrence real easily, but could she believe him? Who was she kidding? He probably enjoyed treating her this way because she would only be here for a short time.

She glanced around the rose garden, drew in the heavenly scent. Every morning she looked out to blooming flowers. Upstairs in her room, Allysa’s room, her bath water always smelled of roses. Her clothes were always neatly hung, no matter how she’d left them.

She sighed. Danger might lurk in the shadows, but did she really want to go back to real life so soon? She had enjoyed studying for her degree and looked forward to finishing her dissertation, but she’d miss the life here. Most of all, she’d miss Lawrence, his kisses, his sultry looks, his seductive touches, his way of making her feel desired.

Of course, like his uncle, he might take on a mistress or two before settling down.

She both pitied and envied the wife he’d choose. That woman would have to be on perfect behavior at all times and perhaps look the other way if Lawrence dallied with a mistress. Well, she wouldn’t put up with that. If there were any chance she could win Lawrence’s heart, she might stay and face the possible dangers.

She squeezed his hand, then drew hers away. “When do you think you will choose a wife? Do the king and queen have to approve your choice before you can marry?”

He smoothed down his brown mustache.

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