CHAPTER 23

  In the process of formulating an exit strategy, Casper looked at her with raw incredulity. "Sacrifice?"

  "Yes. Because, although I'm sure having a father is right for our baby, I'm not sure that being married to you is right for me. And there's no need to use that tone. I don't care about the prince bit, nor do I care about your castle or your bank account." Her voice was hoarse. "But I won't have our child growing up thinking that his father abandoned him. And that's why I'll marry you. By the time he's old enough to understand what is going on, you will have realised how wrong you are about me and given me a big, fat apology. But don't think this is easy for me. I have no wish to marry a man who can't talk about his feelings and doesn't show affection."