The Hidden Prince (The Royals of Aldonia Book 1) by Millard Nadine

Author:Millard, Nadine [Millard, Nadine]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Tags: Romance, Regence, Fiction
Publisher: Nadine Millard
Published: 2019-10-31T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

The second Alex felt Lydia’s capitulation, he knew that he was in very real danger of losing his heart to this woman.

He was sure that she was inexperienced, as most single ladies of quality were, but her natural sensuality was very nearly killing him.

Dropping both hands to encircle her waist and pull her closer still, he traced her bottom lip with his tongue, and when she gasped at the sensation, he took full advantage, plundering her mouth in a kiss that affected him more than he would have thought possible.

The feel of Lydia’s soft body pressed against his was enough to drive reason from his mind, and Alex had to struggle to keep hold of his control, rather than let pure instinct take over.

The kiss went on and on, and he felt, with no small amount of masculine satisfaction, Lydia sag against him, her arms lifting to grasp his lapels.

This woman would be his undoing.

An image flashed in his mind: Lydia standing beside him at Court, bedecked in royal jewels, a sparkling ring adorning her hand.

The thought brought him up short.

Where the hell did that come from?

He barely knew her. And though this attraction was stronger than any he’d ever felt before, it was hardly enough to warrant a proposal!

Besides, she didn’t even know about the Royal Court.

Because she didn’t know him.

The surge of guilt that rocked Alex then was enough to make him break their kiss.

He had to tell her.

He couldn’t keep lying to her. Taking liberties such as these while keeping such a secret from her.

It wouldn’t be so bad, in any case.

He was a prince, for God’s sake. Not a criminal.

What woman didn’t want a prince?

Lydia opened eyes glazed with passion, and the impact of them slammed into his gut.

God, she was beautiful.

“I have a confession,” he said, his voice hoarse with passion.

Lydia looked mesmerised by what had just happened. She was gazing up at him with such happiness, such… trust.

His guilt was like a live thing, slithering along his nerves like a serpent.

He had to tell her. But how could he when she looked like that?

How could he risk her displeasure, and therefore, risk never getting to hold her like this again?

Alex’s father had always thought him a selfish bastard.

As it turned out, his father had been right.

Because he was about to put his own wants and needs above being honest.

“What is it?” she prompted when he still had not spoken.

Pushing aside any guilt or misgivings trying to make themselves known, Alex smiled down at her.

“I lied about the holly,” he whispered.

Lydia’s smile was dazzling.

“Let’s just pretend it’s mistletoe,” she whispered back, and in that moment, Alex fell a little bit in love with her.

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