Royal Love by Fiona Davenport

Author:Fiona Davenport [Davenport, Fiona]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-04-22T00:00:00+00:00

6

TRISTAN

Once Philippe was gone, Michel showed up before I could call him. I gave him the rundown on what would be happening.

“I’ll be ready whenever you are. Just knock,” he told me. Then he left, and I was finally alone with Dani.

I padded down the hall to the office and quietly pushed the door open so that I wouldn’t startle her if she was deep in her studies. However, she stood by the big picture window, staring at the city.

“I’ve lived here all my life, you know,” she said, startling me because I hadn’t realized she was aware of my presence. “My family has traveled all over the world, but New York City has always been my home.”

“I know, princesse. It will always be home.” I didn’t want to leave New York either. It had become home when I moved here for work, but when I met Dani, it just solidified the tether I felt to this place. My heart was here.

She turned around, and her blue eyes were dark and tumultuous. “I understand why you didn’t tell me. But it’s going to take some time for me to stop being really freaking mad about it.”

“As long as you still love me while you’re angry, I’ll pay whatever penance you ask of me.”

Her lips curved up a little, but it didn’t reach her eyes. “What did your brother need to talk about?”

I didn’t want to worry her with this bullshit, but I wasn’t going to keep anything from her again. “He fell in love and is abdicating the throne.”

“Making you the next Crown Prince. No longer the ‘runner-up.’” Her tone was flat, and I hated it. She was usually so expressive. I didn’t like this new stony exterior.

“No. It’s not what I want. Philippe and I have a plan. But I need to go home to handle it.”

Dani nodded and began to turn again, but I closed the distance between us and pulled her into my arms. “Come with me, princesse. I’ll show you my home and introduce you to my family.”

She shook her head and blinked a few times as if holding back tears. But there was another lackluster smile on her face. “I should stay here. I have classes, and it’s my sister’s birthday next week. Besides, you have a lot to focus on, and the last thing you need is to worry about me.”

“I always worry about you, princesse. Even more so when I am not with you to see to your protection and welfare. Please, come with me.”

For a moment, I thought I’d convinced her, but then she shook her head. “If you come back, we’ll plan a trip for another time.”

“There is no if, Dani. I will be back. And when I come back, we’ll focus on our future together. When, Dani. Say it.”

“When,” she whispered, but her lack of conviction ate at me. Unfortunately, if I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her, I had to go now.

“Fuck, I hate leaving you right now.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.