Ethan & Anda (Royals of Valleria #11) by Marianne Knightly

Author:Marianne Knightly [Knightly, Marianne]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Marianne Knightly
Published: 2019-11-05T18:30:00+00:00

ETHAN

One year ago…

Santoro Hospital Center, Royal Wing

Valentia, Valleria

Agony.

That was all Ethan felt.

Agony for having to leave Anda in Masillia. Agony during the short trip from there to Valentia. Agony at the prospect of seeing his father in a hospital bed, then rushing to Brazenbourg to see his sister the same.

He strode down the hospital hallway, not paying attention to much of anything. He’d run his hands through his hair so much, it was abysmally disheveled and he wondered how much shit he’d get from his mother for it. He was in his Navy uniform, something he’d used to grant him extra privileges at the hospital; being a Naval doctor carried more weight than being a prince sometimes, as it did now.

He met Alex in the corridor, who looked probably as rough as he did at the moment. They gave each other a kiss on each cheek, followed by a long hug.

Ethan pulled back. “Sorry I couldn’t come sooner.”

Alex shook his head. “You’re here now. That’s what matters.”

“Only for a while, though, isn’t that right? You want me to go to Brazenbourg? Don’t misunderstand me, I want to make sure Arianna and the baby are healthy, but I want to spend some time with Papa, too.”

“It’s your decision, though I do feel going to Arianna is the best thing right now.”

“For who? Is this some public perception shit again?”

“Get your head out of your ass, Ethan.”

“Excuse me?”

“No, I don’t think I will. Did you stop to consider the fact that, while Papa has all of us and more besides, Arianna and Finn are essentially alone? We’re their only family, both of them. You know Finn’s the last one in his family line.”

Jesus. Of course he knew that. That wasn’t what he meant. “Alex—”

“Arianna’s scared. Not just because of the baby, but because Papa’s in the hospital and she can’t even visit him. Not to mention, I’m now your king.”

Holy shit. Ethan hadn’t even thought about the fact that Alex was now Acting King. His head had been too consumed with people he loved in a health crisis: Anda, his father, and Arianna.

Damn it.

Alex’s voice was stone cold. “I’m the head of the family for the moment. It’s my preference that you go to Arianna, and I’d appreciate a little cooperation. However, you’re the doctor, so feel free to make up your own damn mind.”

“Alex—”

“Papa’s room is down the hall. Mama and Rebecca are in there with him. If you’ll excuse me, I have a Council meeting to get to.”

“Damn it, Alex,” Ethan called as Alex walked away.

Fuck, damn, shit.

Ethan fisted his hands in his hair and took a deep, hard breath before letting go. He’d apologize and sort things out with Alex later. Right now, he had to go check on his father.

He finished making his way down the hall and nodded to the RPS agents guarding the door. He knocked gently, then entered.

As a doctor, he’d been in numerous hospital rooms. He never thought anything of them. It was as

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