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

Beauty, grace, elegance, and poise. Delicate yet strong, pompous yet charming. Traits learned and perfected, a mask of humanity over a blank soul. It made Emmett’s heart weep to wonder how he’d ever thought that he could be part of it. He wanted his ship and his people, his ledgers and his books. He would take cold wind and hard benches over the ache in his soul any day.


Andrewe smiled and his expression lit the guests as though a torch was being set to flame. He held up his wine. “I know it is expected that I will stand and tell you all of the greatness of England and the power of our people, that I will assure you all of our strength and steadfast hold. But rather than repeat my father’s words, eloquent as they were, I choose instead to offer you a piece of me.


Chapter 23