The Royal House of Niroli by Susan Stephens

Author:Susan Stephens
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Mills & Boon Special Release
Published: 2004-01-15T00:00:00+00:00

From his vantage point above the concourse, Max scanned Niroli’s only international airport, his eyes searching the crowd of tourists. If Rosa had let him take care of the arrangements she’d have flown home on the royal family’s private jet, but when his PA rang his cousin with instructions, she’d discovered that Rosa was already on her way.

The door into the room opened to reveal the airport manager, his face wreathed with smiles. ‘Your Highness,’ he said with a flourish, ‘Princess Rosa has arrived.’

Astonished, Max stared at the woman coming towards him. He’d last seen her two years ago at the state funeral of her parents and his father; heavily veiled and clad in deepest mourning, she’d been a tragic figure.

Not so the woman who thanked the manager, waiting until he’d closed the door behind him before turning towards Max with head held high, a slight smile curling lips that were glossed and full, her exotic, tilted eyes enigmatic beneath sleepy lashes. Blue-black hair was caught up in a kind of loose bun, showing off a slender neck and excellent carriage as well as the features that proclaimed her Mediterranean heritage.

Even after a flight from the other side of the world she looked immaculate, long, elegant legs clad in jeans she managed to make both sexy and chic, and her casual, crisp white shirt revealing some very interesting curves…

Although she didn’t possess her sister Isabella’s glamour and sophistication, she packed a powerful punch. With an effort, Max hauled his thoughts—and his body—back under control.

‘Rosa,’ he said, smiling.

‘Hello, Max.’ Her voice revealed a disconcertingly husky note that backed up the unconscious promise of those darkly mysterious eyes.

Angrily Max fought back a surge of reckless desire. Hell and damnation, she was his cousin!

Forbidden fruit in every way.

‘Welcome to Niroli.’ Normally he’d have dropped a brief kiss on both cheeks, but he rapidly discarded that idea.

‘I wish it could have been under better circumstances.’ She held out a hand in greeting. ‘You’re looking remarkably cheerful for someone who’s fighting blight.’

‘And you’re looking remarkably bright for someone who’s just travelled halfway around the world!’ Her fingers were warm, her grip strong—and he responded far too eagerly to her touch.

‘I slept on the plane.’ Colour tingeing the skin above her sculpted cheekbones, she pulled her hand away.

Startled and irritated by his swift, dangerous reaction, Max asked formally, ‘You’ve come through Customs and Immigration?’

Her amused grin crinkled her eyes. ‘If you could call it coming through. All it took was one swift glance at the passport with the crown emblazoned all over it, and the customs officer waved my bag through unopened. Yes, I’m legally on Niroli. Has the stuff from the lab arrived?’

‘It came in by freight plane first thing this morning, and is already at Cattina.’ He held open the door for her, and once outside said, ‘We’re driving there straight away—Grandpapa isn’t feeling particularly well and his doctors have advised no excitement, so he’s sent you his love and his profound gratitude for your help.

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