The Secret Princess by Beth Harbison

Author:Beth Harbison
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2013-12-26T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

Their conversation was interrupted by Christian. “May I have a word with you, sir?” he asked, then, with an apologetic nod at Amy, added, “A private word?”

“Excuse me,” Amy said quickly. “I think I saw some orange juice on the table over there, I’ll just go and get a glass. You gentlemen take your time.”

Will watched her go, then turned back to Christian, who looked very serious.

Amy watched them from across the room, marveling at how conspicuously good-looking Will really was. He was the perfect Prince Charming, tall and graceful, and so handsome it made her ache sometimes. On top of that, he was truly noble, looking out for Amy’s well-being.

He returned to her and explained, “Christian and Letty are most concerned about the fact that you do not plan to attend the winter ball. I believe they have Cinderella visions for you.”

She smiled. “That’s sweet, but I didn’t even know about the winter ball until this morning. And it’s just a week away. By then I may be gone.”

He shook his head, giving a light smile. “And by then you may be, officially, Princess Amelia of Lufthania. In which case, your presence at the ball would be expected.”

“I hate to keep harping on this, but my presence at the bookshop is also expected.” Okay, the truth was that she would far prefer to be at a ball in an Alpine palace, but she was fairly certain that the test results would have sent her packing by then. “Don’t forget I have a life to get back to.”

“A life that could easily be handled from here, if you chose to retain the bookshop after you are crowned.” He took a step closer to her.

Suddenly, it was as if everyone in the room faded into the background. There was no one there except the two of them.

“Is there something else in your life in the United States that truly compels you to return?”

Her face felt warm. “My life compels me to return.” She knew she should step away from him, but she didn’t.

“What in particular?” He looked into her eyes. “Your parents? They can easily be brought here. The store? Your employee? The nights you spend alone in your apartment?”

“You don’t know anything about my private life.” She stepped back quickly. “And you have no right to imply that it’s meaningless.”

“I didn’t say it was meaningless.”

“You might as well have.” She looked fiercely into his eyes. “Listen, Your Highness, I may not be some snooty royal, featured monthly in tabloid magazines, but my life is every bit as worthwhile as yours is.”

“Perhaps more so,” he said quietly, unruffled by her outburst. “You’ve misunderstood me. It isn’t the value of your life that is in question, it’s where it’s best for you to spend it. I’ve no doubt that you make the lives of your customers and employee more pleasant in your dealings with them. You are no doubt as important to them as they are to you, but you have the opportunity to make a difference to an entire nation.

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