In the Shadow of a Hoax by Maci Aurora

Author:Maci Aurora
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9798985032550
Publisher: Mixed Plate Press

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After leaving Tarley, Lachlan climbed into the loft, hopeful not to wake Trevis. Turned out the boy was a light sleeper.

“Everything okay?” Trevis asked from the dark.

“Yes,” Lachlan lied and laid on his own palette.

Trevis returned to sleep, but it eluded Lachlan despite his exhaustion and the early morning hour.

So much had changed in the last few hours, and yet nothing had. He’d agreed to maintain the pretense of being Ollie for the time being, he was still stuck in Kaloma, and he was still reliant on the goodwill of others. But Tarley knew who he was, and he’d hurriedly negotiated a treaty on behalf of Jast which included he marry Tarley for the kingdom.

Now he had to find a way to get her to agree, but as much as he considered it—framing it as his duty—he couldn’t banish memories of the heat between them. He wasn’t opposed to marrying Tarley. And as much as she said she abhorred the idea, her body made a liar of her.

The problem was her stubbornness. He needed her to come to heel and getting that done was just going to make her dig her heels in deeper.

Proving his worthiness to his father meant making sure this treaty worked. That meant figuring out a way to get Tarley to agree. For the good of Jast. He had two weeks to change her mind, and he excelled when there was a strong inducement. A willing Tarley in his bed was a strong motivator.

Lachlan finally fell asleep smiling, considering the challenge.

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