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

“As your Highness sees fit,” Emmett said quietly. He stepped in front of Andrewe and kneeled.


Eye to eye they watched each other until Andrewe reached out and took Emmett’s jaw in both his hands. “Emmett, Emmett, Emmett,” he sighed. “How is it that you have beguiled me so?” Slowly Andrewe slid forward, legs on either side of Emmett’s body, forcing Emmett towards the floor. Straddling Emmett’s body, Andrewe whispered, “How do you make me want you even as I feel the need to strike you?”


Chapter 24