Tempting Fate by AJ Swan

Author:AJ Swan [Swan, AJ]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Mystic Raven Publishing
Published: 2023-09-20T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18

Nicole

I had left the curtain open before I turned off the light last night. Now the sun streamed in like a spotlight in my face. I stretched, bringing my hand up to pat Spencer’s head.

“I’m sorry your Royal Highness but your Royal pillow needs to get up and get dressed.” He groaned before sitting up. Beating his tail on the pillow. I sat up slipping my feet into my slippers. I made a quick trip to the bathroom to do my business and take a quick shower. I threw my hair into a ponytail then got dressed. Jeans and a t-shirt would suffice for dress shopping unless Keri had made plans to meet the queen for tea after. In which case I might be underdressed for such an occasion. Eh, the queen would understand.

Keri will be dressed to the nines. She believes you need to look your best to try on clothes. If you look good, the clothes will look good or some such dribble. I never saw the point. Either it fit and looked good, or it didn’t. Who cared what you wore in the meantime to achieve that goal?

After a little mascara and blush, I felt ready to face the world... and Keri. Oh, and Marcus. I couldn’t forget him. He is our driver for the day. His hurt expression still fresh in my mind. Hopefully, he would have forgiven me.

When I opened the bedroom door, Anton sat lounging in the chair. His legs stretched out and crossed at the ankles. His fingers were steepled against his lower lip. Whoa, I hadn’t counted on him being here. Where is Marcus? Could he still be mad over last night? Bailed on us today. On me?

“Morning, your Highness,” he drawled in a tone cooler than a light breeze on a winter’s day. In fact, I might have seen a little frost at the corner of his mouth when he exhaled. Oh shit. Marcus must be still mad to send Anton in his place.

“Where is Marcus?” I tried to keep my tone even. I didn’t want to appear worried that I’m in the doghouse for last night. A terribly wicked smile curled on his lips as he continued staring at me. It’s a new look for him and not one I particularly cared for.

It gave me an uneasy and slightly curious feeling. Why the change in mood? Did he pluck daisy petals daily to determine that? I’m angry, I’m angry not. Guess it landed on angry today. Maybe the brothers were just a moody bunch despite their charming personalities. Or maybe I blew it last night with my attitude.

“Home. I guess he had better things to do today.” The irritated sound in his voice was unmistakable. Maybe this was intentional. Maybe not. Anton was an emotional enigma at the best of times. At least from what little I knew about him.

“Why do you have to be such a prick about Marcus? You all said you were protecting me. One of you at a time.

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