The Royal Elite: Ahsan (Elite, Book 2) by Bourdon Danielle

Author:Bourdon, Danielle [Bourdon, Danielle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Control, Exotic, Cabal, Romantic Suspense, Spy, Seduction, Royal, Contemporary, Romance, Passion, Action, Intrigue
Publisher: Wildbloom Press
Published: 2014-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

“I can't get them to tell me anything,” Ahsan said to Leander. “I tried several languages, too.”

“Well, they're scared half to death and probably think they'll die if they give up any information.” Leander, sitting next to Mattias and Chayton, rubbed his hands together between his knees.

“Just like the others. But we need it. I need something solid to confront Bashir with. Yes, you traced the trail back to Afshar shores. That's not enough, though.” Ahsan had little desire to sit. Instead he paced the sitting room, one hand in his pocket, the other wrapped around a tumbler of cognac.

“We're still chasing leads. The women could probably give us many more, but we're following what we can. It'll just take longer to get any answers,” Mattias said. The Prince of Latvala reclined into the sofa, getting comfortable.

“That, and Bashir doesn't like to get his proverbial hands dirty,” Chayton said. “So I bet that even if the women talked, all they're going to be able to tell us is that they were grabbed off a street here or there by so-and-so man, none of which will admit to being hired by Bashir. He's got a chain of command with this, I'm guessing, so that it would take a while to unearth his position in it all.”

Ahsan nodded agreement with all that he heard, pointing a finger around his glass to Chayton. “Yes, yes, and you're right. Bashir has never liked to get his hands dirty. It'll take something more to wind the trail all the way back to him.”

“I still don't get the why of it. You don't even see him that much, do you?” Leander asked.

“I think I know why. The Emir contacted me with an offer for the throne—if I would change my wayward ways.” He gave his brethren a thin smile. To a man, they knew what his preferences were, they knew how he lived his life. It was polar opposite of his brothers and father, which was why all three men arched their brows and made small noises of surprise.

“Never saw that coming,” Mattias said in a low voice.

“What did you tell him? No wait, let me guess,” Leander said, chuckling. “You said something along the lines that you were you, and that you wouldn't change for anything. Take it or leave it.”

Ahsan, amused that Leander knew him so well, inclined his head. “Exactly. And I won't change, because I don't want the throne or the title. Even if I did, I still wouldn't live against what I believe in. But I'd bet my best stallion that the Emir had a chat with Bashir.”

“Ah, now we're getting somewhere,” Mattias said. “That makes excellent sense.”

“It sure does explain a lot,” Chayton added.

“So, the Emir told Bashir that he's been unhappy with the reputation Bashir's been obtaining around the globe lately, and if he doesn't straighten up his act, there could be severe repercussions. Not exactly coming right out to say he might offer you the title, but everyone knows the accolades you've been receiving,” Leander said.

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