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

“Thom, we are complete here. We should move out. I have word there are persons in both the halls and the yard.”


Emmett didn’t even bother to look up when he spoke. “We are not leaving by the yard or the house. We will leave by the casemate that takes us underneath the right wing. But mark my words: if there is movement in the castle, they will notice the prince is missing. They will come looking and they will find you.”


“Best you hope, for your prince’s sake, that they do not,” Thomas said, dropping his hand and twisting Emmett by the shoulder. “Lead.”


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