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

“Good boy,” Emmett said and a sudden sharp pain went through his chest when the words reminded him too strongly of Thomas’ speech. “Everything will be well, I promise.” He pressed a quick kiss on the top of Aleyn’s head. “Get your tray. Let’s go amuse the prince.”


Emmett rose and frowned when Aleyn’s tears didn’t subside.


“Emmett?” Brimming eyes lifted to his own and Emmett thought his heart would break at the sight of them.


“It’s just…I was…I was going to be a chef, Emmett.” Aleyn said softly. “You said, yes? The best in England.”


Emmett lowered his chin to his chest and closed his eyes. “If you want to be a chef, you will be a chef. We do not need to be here for that to happen.”


“And my friends, Emmett?” Aleyn reached for Emmett’s hand and tugged it. “Gustav? Marie? The others? They will be safe as well, yes? As you are making me?”


Chapter 35