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

“And you will make an even better king, your Highness.” Andrewe was already leaning face to face as Emmett spoke. Emmett breathed the final word onto Andrewe’s lips.


Small kisses were laid onto Emmett’s mouth. “Just perhaps not so great a husband, hmm?” Andrewe smiled.


“That I can’t answer,” Emmett pulled away slowly. “Though I’m sure you will be no less than what Marianna needs and no less than what your subjects deserve.”


Andrewe’s fingers slipped into Emmett’s hair and his grin grew. “Perhaps you’re right, First Gentleman Fielde. Perhaps I am just too tense. I wonder if there is anything I could do to ease this tension?” Andrewe’s eyes picked up a glint of playfulness. “Can you think of anything, Emmett?”


“Many things, your Highness,” Emmett teased back. “Though I am not sure of the prudence of the plan that is brewing in your mind. What with the night’s impending and certainly most expected duties still to be performed.”


Chapter 48