The prince’s stubbled chin hovered just above her, so close that if she leaned up, she could press her face to his. His heart beat with such a steady thrum it seemed to challenge hers to match its pace, to beat as one. But they could not be one. They could not be together. She understood that Luke had pinned her down because he didn’t nearly trust her anymore and feared she’d run away if given half the chance—something she still considered an option, especially if she thought Bertie could get away, as well. After all, it was one thing for Prince Luke to tell her Bertie would be safe, but Luke wasn’t the ultimate authority on the matter. Luke’s brother John was king, and John had been present when her father had killed King Theodoric. His sense of vengeance would be stronger than Luke’s. John would feel no sympathy toward her and certainly none toward the son who carried the name of their father’s murderer.
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