The Sheik's Scandal by Elizabeth Lennox

Author:Elizabeth Lennox
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Elizabeth Lennox Books, LLC
Published: 2020-03-09T00:00:00+00:00

Santos noticed the tears. “Talia, don’t!” he said, his voice gruff but he pulled her onto his lap, wrapping his arms around her as he held her against him. With a gentle movement, he slid his arms up and down her stiff, frozen body. “It’s going to be okay, love.”

“I know,” she whispered. “I don’t think that it’s the right time of the month but…this was my fault. I was the one who practically raped you.”

Santos heard her words and couldn’t stop the bark of laughter. “I don’t think so, honey,” he said, pulling her closer against him. “I was a very active participant. But let’s not add to our worries. I think there are enough problems already.”

She pulled some air into her lungs and closed her eyes, trying to calm the panic. “You’re right. I just…” she shook her head. When she opened her eyes, she turned to look at him. “What are you doing here?” she asked, suddenly realizing that his presence here was very dangerous. “Are you crazy? You shouldn’t be here!”

He laughed softly, pulling her close again. “I know. I needed to see you though.”

She leaned her head against his hard shoulder. “Santos, I just…” Her head jerked upright. “You’re the ruler of Padar! You didn’t tell me that when we were in New York!”

He rubbed a hand against her back, soothing her again. “I know. I’m sorry but it isn’t something I normally announce to the world.”

She stiffened in his arms, shifting back, feeling hurt at his words. “I didn’t think that you considered me to be part of the general population.”

“You’re not,” he told her softly, his hand reaching up to gently touch her cheek. “And yes, once we got to know one another, I should have told you, Talia. I’m sorry that I didn’t. But after we started talking and…other things,” he smiled slightly, “the subject didn’t really come up.”

She conceded that point, but she was still miffed. That’s when she noticed the skyline. “It’s getting lighter,” she gasped, stiffening as that panic reared it’s ugly head once more. “I have to get back. And you have to get out of here!” She shifted around, pulling the latch on the car. “Please, Santos, go!”

And with that, she jumped out of the SUV before he could stop her and started running towards the village. She made it through the trees before his hand shot out and stopped her.

“Talia!” he growled.

She swung around, prepared to urge him once again to get away, but he covered her mouth with his. Stunned, she reacted on instinct, wrapping her arms around his neck and kissing him back, unaware of the tears slipping over her lashes.

A moment later, she pulled away. “Please, go!” she urged, then pulled out of his arms and hurried away, back through the trees.

Talia raced to the tent, desperate to get there before the sun peaked over the horizon. Dawn was a busy time of the day for most people. They rose right before the sun and started their day.

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