(Hating Her King is the sequel to Loving Her Duke. It is the second book of the British Blood Trilogy)

'Gwen pushed him back, trying to create enough space between them. "I do not love you."
Alexander smirked. "You do. You just don't know that you do."
Gwen moved back. "Do you know the ways of my heart."
"Yes, I do. And it tells the truth. You are only too stubborn to acknowledge it." He moved closer, pressing her against the wall. "When you decide to tell yourself the truth, I will be waiting." He kissed her forehead. "But don't make me wait long. I am not as patient as people think." This time he kissed her lips and staked off, leaving Gwen in a complete daze.'


Marriage and a family is all life is to Gwen and she would see to it that she is not humiliated before then. A wife, and not a mistress is what she plans to be, but what can be done when the king of her country makes a proposal to put her by his side?

Alexander is used to getting what he wants and getting his way, after all, he is King. But when he sets his eyes on the young and beautiful Guinevere who is just as stubborn as he is, will making her stay at the castle earn him her love, or will it be the beginning of his undoing?

Hating Her King

"Lady Fitzgerald." Alexander addressed the wife directly, sensing her hesitation. "I ask once more: tell me what weighs heavily on your mind." He knew it, but they must tell it. 


She hesitated for a moment. "We fear for her future, Your Majesty. She is young and unmarried." 


Alexander's smile widened at the woman's honesty and concern for her daughter's welfare. He was glad to know Guinevere had received a fair amount of love from them. "Return home now, rest assured, Guinevere's future is safe." He noticed Guinevere's countenance of unbelief. 


"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. We shall depart at once." Lord Fitzgerald expressed his gratitude, bowing respectfully. 


Alexander nodded in acknowledgment before turning his attention to his manservant. "Edmund, assist Lord and Lady Fitzgerald in their departure." He instructed, then turned to Guinevere with a warm smile. "And as for you, Guinevere, allow Edmund to guide you to your bedchambers." 


Living At Mainecroft Castle