Princess Charming by Sera Cassell
Author:Sera Cassell
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Barrel Wave Books
CHAPTER 17
The month went by quickly with packing and getting things settled for them to leave Massachusetts for Asterlaine, and her family insisted on throwing them a Bon voyage party.
Aidan, whoâd been MIA for most of September, showed up. He surprised her by saying heâd been in rehab for 30 days and was committed to his recovery.
Pam and Gramma Barnes let her in on a secret. Her mother had been seeing a pub regular, Greg Black, and Rory hoped things between them worked out. It had been way too long for her mother to be alone.
Tate perfected an Imperial Stout in honor of Hughâs visit to The Shark and Kiernan and Finn both jokingly lamented about her leaving them in the lurch by traveling to Asterlaine.
As she left her party, her mother hugged her.
âRory, just remember, at the end of the day, when you get into bed together, it doesnât matter that heâs from royalty and youâre not. Itâs just the two of you, and youâre no different from any other couple in love.â
Her mother never made more sense than she had at that moment.
They hugged again, and Rory whispered, âI love you, Ma.â
Her mother whispered back, âI love you more.â
The flight from Logan to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris took roughly seven hours, then another half hour in the royal jet to the smaller airport in Asterlaine.
Rory looked out the airplane window to see three cars on the tarmac. Two men in black
suits got out of one car and made their way to the stairs of the plane.
âWhatâs with the entourage?â she asked.
Hugh buttoned his blazer and put the shoulder strap of his satchel over his head.
âYou can thank my new position for that. Being the Crown Prince means I have to have security with me at all times.â
âAnd so it begins,â she mumbled.
Hugh sighed, took her hand, and kissed the back of it. âIâm just glad youâre with me.â
The door opened, and the men entered the plane.
âYour Royal Highness,â the first guy bowed to Hugh.
Hughâs eyes widened.
âMax, I did not know they hired you for the royal detail.â
âFor the past year now,â Max smiled and bowed to her.
âI see life in the States has been good to you, Your Highness.â
âIt has. Max, this is Aurora Maguire. Rory, this is Max. We were in the Royal military together.â
Max introduced his partner as Leif, then explained how âthe teamâ would work for Hugh.
âWe are based at the palace. Iâm sure I donât have to tell you we will accompany you wherever you go.â
Max gave her another quick glance before moving his eyes back to Hugh.
âBecause you are not formally betrothed, Miss Maguire will not need to be escorted.â
âHey, thatâs fine with me,â Rory said.
Hugh frowned and shook his head as he looked at her. âI donât like it. That leaves you wide open for the paparazzi and anyone else to stalk you.â
He took her hand. Max went out first, and Leif took up the rear. Once they got into
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