Twelve Nights In The Prince's Bed (Mills & Boon Modern) by Clare Connelly

Author:Clare Connelly [Connelly, Clare]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Published: 2023-10-11T18:30:00+00:00

She’d chosen a dress that was conservative and simple, and yet somehow, perhaps because of the way Adrastos had kissed her not an hour earlier, Poppy felt distinctly...sexy. She stared at her reflection with a deep frown, her eyes taking in the image she saw in the mirror with more than a little uncertainty. She’d gone to extra effort tonight, some feminine pride insisting she really looked the part of Adrastos’s girlfriend.

The dress was beautiful—bought for a film premiere a couple of years ago and stored here at the palace, with all of her most exquisite clothing. It was burgundy in colour, with a halter neck that showed off Poppy’s toned arms, fitted all the way to the knees, and cinched at the waist with a belt in a matching material but with a slight pattern. The shoes were black and sky-high—fortunately, Poppy was comfortable in heels. For jewellery, Poppy had chosen a pair of pearl earrings that Clementine had given her for her sixteenth birthday.

‘Your mother was with me when I got these,’ Clementine had offered at the time, with a sad smile. ‘In Western Australia, we visited the most exquisite pearl property on the north coast. It was a wonderful holiday, for all of us. We both bought a pair, you know. I don’t know where your mother’s went, but I thought you should have these. I hope you like them, Poppy darling. I know she’d be thrilled for you to wear them.’

Poppy did wear them, but only rarely, because they were so special to her, she couldn’t bear to think of anything happening to them. But when she needed a little extra kick of confidence, to feel that her mother and fairy godmother were watching over her, the earrings were a must. And tonight definitely constituted a night for extra confidence.

Ten minutes before the hour was up, when Poppy conceded that yes, she was ready, a knock sounded at the door. Well, that was better than having him barge in. She crossed the room a little unsteadily.

This was all for show, she reminded herself, pulling the door inwards, the sharp barb she’d prepared freezing when she saw Eleanor on the other side.

‘Ellie!’ The relief was enormous. She threw her arms around her best friend and almost cried with relief.

Ellie laughed. ‘Goodness, are you okay?’

‘Yes, I’m fine. I just—I’m glad to see you.’

Eleanor pulled back a little, studying Poppy thoughtfully. ‘I understand you have a date with my brother.’

Poppy bit down on her lower lip, nodding. Oh, how she hated the necessity of this lie.

‘Well, that’s fine, but first of all, come with me.’

‘Oh.’ Poppy looked over her shoulder. ‘He’ll be here any minute—’

‘Yes, I know. I heard him making the arrangements and, believe me when I tell you, it will do Adrastos the world of good to be kept waiting.’ Eleanor winked. ‘Trust me,’ she said, conspiratorially. ‘This is for his own good—and yours too.’

Poppy did trust Eleanor, and when it came to matters of the heart, there was no questioning who had more experience.

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