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The Royal CEO's Bride -Treason & Temptation

Chapter 8 Sweet Poison & Bitter Aftertastes

Word Count: 1162    |    Released on: 08/03/2023

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nto my own, and I remember

nder, now mixed with some sense of soothing

ut to be trusted or not, her touch

the hands of women for

d I will only let her go so far

, and instinctively I pu

t flowing in wave

with her, to presume she will want to be draw

one, pushed me closer to Ephene -no matt

the present where her subc

me, and dainty finger s

my mind on the other

uld be

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shou

ed ch

t so

and sit upright, embarras

o?" she blinks like a child seeing the world for the fi

ng she wouldn't notice th

nd when she opens them her e

rising to sit by me, and I hold the

led expression, before laug

appreciate the extr

inst me and I abandon m

he murmurs closer to

is close, to cont

night..." she says, a misch

how you wi

.................

g cross legged. Her peach dress hiding everything

and drop the las

ene had managed to wrangle me into a morning brunch, all the while

ord and there shall be

m not sure I can face

ay testing waters probably a littl

self embarassment. "Ephie?

ly not as endeari

o on my account. Worse

he always knew the right words to move peop

s royalty and before me

rm tinkling comes from her lips,

ou study the art of

sonnets

make a poet of even t

she says, bringing the cer

rs," I say, and sh

e more stanzas to fill th

making sure to tr

tours in t

y. And I shall like to see t

her last words. "You in

er hurt anyone. Otherwise

hand which she graciously ta

we were p

she says, both annoying a

also your Husband whose

t the missed attempt. "No, tha

as we continue our way to

out Hug

fakes an offended look. "

ys, and I turn to see

crash stands back at me, and I f

re you heading out?" Kelia sa

f. "Yes, Hugo has promised a date an

e. "I just came back from breakfast, but

e stairs, and I tug Ephene's h

ons manifest in the form of my gest

turns back to Kelia and nods. "Than

er if I have already burst the delicate

s no desire to talk, and

cross w

he horse trodden path; never mind that a bump

s a brow at me, "Ephene. I am

hy

ha

e a brute to your own wife. And why is there less civility between the two of you, than I an

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The Royal CEO's Bride -Treason & Temptation
The Royal CEO's Bride -Treason & Temptation
“Princess Ephene and Prince Hugo, are their nation's last hope. With their Kingdoms' on the verge of annihilation, they forge an alliance to overthrow the invincible Kingdom of Berdonia. A better marriage could not have been arranged, nor a more treasonous plot. In a deadly game of Kingdom roulette, the greatest enemy might be within as they grow a fondness sure to kill either one of them. Amidst seduction, deceit and looming war, each party must play their cards right to ensure the other falls. For love or power, but you can't have both...”
1 Chapter 1 Matters of the Heart2 Chapter 2 Dead But Still Breathing 3 Chapter 3 A Royal Clash4 Chapter 4 The King of Hearts5 Chapter 5 A Night of Preparation6 Chapter 6 A Double Affair7 Chapter 7 Nights With The King8 Chapter 8 Sweet Poison & Bitter Aftertastes9 Chapter 9 A Hidden Rendez-vous 10 Chapter 10 Teasing Around the Bush11 Chapter 11 A Passionate Smoke Between Realms12 Chapter 12 Let Marital Peace Reign 13 Chapter 13 Conflicting Affections