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

Relief washed over Andrewe’s face, unspoken but obvious. “Good,” Andrewe nodded. “You are on your way out?”


Emmett lowered his eyes. “Should I be?”


Andrewe reached for Emmett and slipped his hand into Emmett’s hair. “If that is your choice, yes. But if, perchance, you have the time and the desire, you could see to your services and help me dress.”


A thousand voices told Emmett to keep walking. But he chose to listen to the one that bid him answer, “It would be an honour and my pleasure, your Highness.”10


Chapter 19