The Everest Brothers: An Alpha Billionaires Series by S.L. Scott

Author:S.L. Scott
Language: eng
Format: mobi
ISBN: 9781940071800
Publisher: S. L. Scott
Published: 2019-04-07T23:00:00+00:00

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I’d normally blame exhaustion for my foul mood, but I know the truth. I don’t want to leave Hutton. His arm is heavy like a weight, but one I don’t want to lift. I like how strong he is, how big he is, hiding me from the rest of the world while in his embrace. But the sun is coming up over the fields in the distance, so I need to go.

As I slip from his hold, he continues to slumber peacefully, which makes me smile. Maybe he can be happy here with me in Brudenbourg, in the palace, living his days without the worries of his work while he sits on the throne next to me.

He can’t be king, but he can be my prince just like he’s been my Prince Charming all along. This could work. He loves me. And I love him, so much that it hurts to have to leave. I’m about to lean down to kiss him, but I stop myself this time. He woke up last night when I did, so I kiss his shoulder instead, hoping he stays asleep.

I return to my room without running into any staff and shut the door. I lean against it smiling, never feeling happier. Today is a glorious day. Best day ever.

“Where have you been?”

I jump, but with my hand over my heart, I say, “You scared me, Margie. What are you doing here?”

“I work here.”

“Not at five fifteen in the morning.”

She gets up from the chair by the window and holds her phone out. “My phone was blowing up.”

“Wiiith?” I start to get annoyed. It’s way too early for this. I’m grumpy and tired.

“See for yourself.”

I look at the screen, and read, “Reckless Royals Cause Bar Brawl.” Defensively, I screech, “We did not! We got out of there as soon as it broke out.”

“Who’s we?”

Rolling my hand in the air, I reply, “It’s the royal we.”

“Very funny, Belle, but for real. I don’t know how to get ahead of this if I don’t know what I’m covering up.”

A yawn escapes. “I’m really tired. There’s nothing to get ahead of. We didn’t do anything wrong.”

“You being there was wrong. Why did you go out?”

I enter the bathroom and shut the door for privacy. “I’ve been good the whole time I’ve been back. I wanted one night of fun. Is that so bad?”

After washing my hands, I open the door to find her sitting on the bench at the end of my bed. She says, “Yes. Your party days are over. We can’t have stories like this coming out. Your parents were very direct when they told you how they expected you to act.”

Walking a wide berth around her, I climb into bed and lie back. “It was one time, Margie. That’s it.”

She turns around and leans on the mattress. “Swear to me, Belle.”

Damn her. “Whose side are you on anyway?”

“Yours. That’s why I’m here.”

“And here I thought you were my best friend.”

Grabbing my foot over the covers, she says, “I am.

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