Undeclared Heir (Expect the Unexpected Book 1) by Irene Bahrd

Author:Irene Bahrd [Bahrd, Irene]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-04-12T00:00:00+00:00

James

Iwant Anna.

She’s infuriatingly beautiful, and I can’t tear my eyes away from hers… or keep myself from touching her. The need to have her consumes me. I’ll have her, it’s just a matter of how. “Luckily for you, my future wife, I don’t require dancing from anyone accompanying me. But if you are to make demands, I shall be afforded the same courtesy.”

“Name your price.”

Her hands press firmly against my chest, and I pull one away, kissing her palm. “You allow me to kiss you again, whenever I please, wherever I please.”

Lips parted, her breath hitches, and I desperately want to steal hers as my own. “Probably not the best idea, since you only need a fake wife to become King.”

I can’t help my smile as I reply, “It’s by far the best idea I’ve had all day.”

As I lean in, the faint sound of a door clicking behind me has me adjusting my posture and releasing Anna. One of the help scurries past us, and Anna whispers, “Want to get out of here?”

“Do we have a deal?”

Her eyes alight, she nods, and I swear she briefly licks her lip. “Sure, James. Oh, um, what shall I call you when we’re married?”

“Your James.”

“In no world will I ever call you that.”

“What if a fountain is involved?” I counter.

“Especially if a fountain is involved.”

I brush a soft kiss to her cheek, tucking a curled tendril behind her ear, and whisper, “I’ll see you tonight, Miss Anna.”

Stepping away from her, I know she’s watching as I walk away, feeling her gaze burning into me. I take my time making the short walk to the parlour, and the moment I enter, her father stands and offers, “Was my Anna any trouble?”

“Not at all. In fact, she’s elated about joining me after the ball. Reginald will ensure her room is prepared and her belongings are sent over.”

“This evening?” He begins wringing his hands. “So soon?”

With a curt nod, I turn on my heel and leave, afraid that his daughter coming to stay with me may be met with protest if I stay any longer. There’s a chance he’s just as mad as she is.

As I return to my carriage, Reginald is there to greet me. “How was the meeting with Miss Eliza? Will she be an adequate choice?”

I pause before stepping in. “Miss Eliza?”

“Was she not satisfactory? There are a few other families we can⁠—”

“No,” I laugh. “There is no Miss Eliza. Miss Anna will be joining us after the ball.”

“Who is Miss Anna?”

I clap him on the shoulder. “She’s extraordinary. The most beautiful woman I’ve ever met.”

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