The Truth About Princesses and Dukes (The Duke Hunters Club) by Blythe Bianca

Author:Blythe, Bianca
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: royal romance, duke, regency romantic comedy
Publisher: Bianca Blythe
Published: 2021-03-30T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

The princess marched outside, still carrying Galileo. Lady Octavia shot a discontented look at Rupert from her basket, as if to show her displeasure at being brought inside the public house for no discernible reason.

“Outrageous,” the princess huffed. “Who doesn’t care for dogs?”

Lady Octavia chose that moment to meow loudly.

The princess narrowed her eyes at Lady Octavia. “You will learn to love Galileo.”

Lady Octavia turned around, even though the maneuver was awkward in her basket, and licked her paws.

“Perhaps she simply wants to look presentable for Galileo,” Rupert said.

The princess opened the carriage and put Galileo inside. “You’ve been most disobedient.”

Galileo merely wagged his tail.

“I’m most cross with you,” the princess continued sternly.

Galileo barked cheerfully.

Rupert placed the basket with Lady Octavia inside the carriage. “At least, they’re enjoying the journey.”

“They do seem to be.” The princess frowned. “Perhaps I should have explained that public houses are even nicer than carriages.”

“Yes.” Rupert masked a yawn. His heart warmed, and he gazed bleary-eyed at the princess. She sighed. “You must be exhausted. Why don’t you sleep in the carriage? I’ll drive for a while.”

“Are you certain?”

She nodded. “I’ll feel better if we’re farther away. I slept some.”

”Very well. I’ll teach you.”

She gave a relieved nod. After they were once again on the main road, and the princess was comfortable with the reins, Rupert finally agreed to get some sleep in the carriage. He settled inside with Lady Octavia and Galileo. They seemed oblivious that they’d caused any problems at all, and he finally slept.

When he awoke, they’d arrived at a different public house, The Flying Pig.

“I believe it’s time for lunch,” the princess said with a smile.

He stared at her. Though he’d already greatly admired her, he hadn’t known what to expect from her. He suspected that most people in her situation might be less cheerful.

“Thank you.” He stared up at the half-timbered building.

The publican brought them their food outside, and Galileo happily rolled about in the grass while Lady Octavia inspected the area for bugs.

They filled their stomachs with the heavy food. For a while, they could pretend they weren’t in danger.

The princess tilted her head, and dark glossy strands fell in an appealing manner. “What do you do when you’re not fleeing from a murderous man?”

He smiled.

“Unless that’s a common occurrence,” she amended.

“No,” Rupert admitted. “It’s not. Thankfully.” He tilted his head. “I like reading.”

The princess’s eyes shimmered. “I adore reading.”

Rupert grinned too. “Like was actually a weak word. My enjoyment of reading is very strong.”

“As is mine,” the princess breathed.

Lady Octavia jumped on the table, flourishing her tail.

“I like you, too,” Rupert assured Lady Octavia.

“How long have you had her?” the princess asked.

Rupert sighed. “My mother died a few months ago. Lady Octavia was hers.”

“I’m so sorry,” the princess said. “That’s horrible.”

“It’s a tragedy that is too frequent,” Rupert said. “She was sick for years, but even with such warning, it was still a shock.”

“I’m sorry,” the princess said. “My mother died suddenly. I used to wish we had known what would happen, but perhaps nothing could have prepared me.

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