Recently docked after a voyage abroad, Emmett wants only to find a warm bed and good food, for himself and the cabin boy he's taken into his care. Those plans are impeded, however, by an altercation in the streets -- with a man he realizes too late is England's heir to the throne, Prince Andrewe.<br><br>When the encounter unexpectedly leads to a position in the royal household attending the prince, Emmett is not certain what to think. On one hand, it's a reliable income and ensures the safety of his charge. On the other, it's neither the life Emmett knows, nor an environment that he's comfortable in. Left to learn his lessons the hard way, Emmett spends his days contending with a spoiled, infuriating prince who leaves him in a constant tangle of emotions.<br><br>Then he begins to hear whispers of treason and must make a choice: defend Prince Andrewe or betray him.

Honour

“If I am proffered respect I will offer it back,” Emmett hissed. “Do you not think a request like this should be presented to myself? And not traded for behind my back? As if I am yours to sell?”


Emmett spun on his heel and began to walk towards the entrance of the public house. “We shall see exactly how it is then, shall we?” He turned and glared at his father before yanking the door open. “My horse,” he said to the startled innkeeper, digging a coin from his pocket. “I don’t need a saddle, just a blanket and reins. And the speed of which you procure it for me will bode on the size of the coin that follows, sir.”


“Emmett,” his father warned. “Do not lose your temper. This is an honour, not a punish—”


Emmett stalked away to follow the scurrying innkeeper without looking back.


Chapter 11