Impossible Heir For The King (Mills & Boon Modern) (Innocent Royal Runaways, Book 1) by Natalie Anderson

Author:Natalie Anderson [Anderson, Natalie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Published: 2023-06-30T18:30:00+00:00

To her astonishment she did sleep—for hours. Even more amazingly she woke not just feeling refreshed but with an odd amount of energy—more alive than she’d felt in weeks.

She went to the kitchen to ask Aron if there was anything she could do but he wasn’t there. She waited, unable to resist peeking into the pantry. And when he didn’t show after a while she decided to make herself something delicious. That was one craving she could satisfy for herself. She lost track of time entirely and when Niko walked in and skidded to a halt she startled.

‘What are you doing?’ he demanded. ‘I thought you were sleeping in...’

She whirled, putting her knife and block into the pocket of the apron she’d commandeered. ‘I was. Then I woke up.’

‘Why are you baking? You don’t need to do that here.’ He flared angrily. ‘I would have gotten Aron to get you some pastry if I’d known you wanted—’

‘I know, but I wanted to make them myself.’

‘You wanted to stand sweating in the kitchen?’ he said sarcastically.

‘I felt like doing something. It’s not a chore when I choose to do it. I didn’t think Aron would mind.’ She was suddenly worried. ‘Will he mind? I haven’t seen him at all this morning.’

‘Because he’s gone to visit his family offshore. We’re completely alone here for the next couple of days.’

She stilled. ‘Why have you done that?’

‘Why do you think I’ve done that?’

She swallowed and ducked from his gaze.

‘But the last thing I want is for you to slave in the kitchen for hours.’

‘Well, what am I supposed to do? I can’t just sit around...’

‘Sit around what?’ he prompted.

Staring at him all day. She needed distraction. Desperately.

He suddenly smiled. ‘You should take the time for yourself, Maia.’

For herself? She wanted him to distract her. ‘You don’t need to feel sorry for me, Niko,’ she flared. ‘I don’t want your pity. You don’t need to spoil me.’

‘Why not?’ he countered. ‘Why shouldn’t I feel sorry for you? Why shouldn’t I want to spoil you?’

‘I’m pregnant. Not useless.’

‘I’m not talking about resting just because of the baby,’ he muttered. ‘Why is it so hard for you to accept a little pampering in your life?’

‘I don’t need it.’

‘Don’t you? Doesn’t everyone? I sure as hell do.’

Her eyes widened.

‘I make no apology for taking breaks. For doing the things I enjoy.’

‘Women.’

‘Being in the water,’ he corrected and then shook his head with a rueful smile. ‘You really have a one-track mind, Maia Flynn.’

She felt that heat and suddenly nodded. ‘It’s a recent thing,’ she admitted apologetically. ‘Do you think it’s the hormones?’

‘Maybe.’ He leaned against the counter and laughed. ‘I’m talking about taking time for myself. Yes, to come here and swim naked all damned day if I want. I like it. Why shouldn’t you do whatever brings you joy too? You’ve worked your whole life. You should be able to have a few moments of peace for yourself.’

‘Why can’t you believe that I actually was?’ She pulled her knife from her pocket.

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