The Monarch's Son

“There’s a way,” he said shortly. “Nori obviously likes your company. I spend as much time as I can with him but affairs of state are no respecter of vacations. You could agree to become his companion and ensure he enjoys his holiday a lot more.”

Indecision gripped her. Lorne was asking her to stay for his son’s sake, not for himself, she understood. But what about his disturbing effect on her? From first meeting his impact on her had been considerable. Of course, he would be busy working and she wouldn’t have to see much of him, she told herself. The thought should have reassured her, but for some reason it had the opposite effect. “What about his tutors or the nanny someone mentioned, can’t they help?” she asked.