A prince on paper reluctant royals6/25/2023 ![]() Johan could see much further than “a bit” when he looked into Nya’s eyes. His stepfather’s words echoed in his mind. That last one was the problem, because it seemed to require a response, one that Johan felt more than qualified to give her.Īlthough he knew that this was bad, bad, very bad, his head started to dip down toward hers. “Phoko.” Her eyes were huge, but there was no fear in them. He tugged the knotted sleeves, bringing her a step closer to him. ![]() He should have let go then, should have stepped away, but she gasped at the cinch of the fabric as he tied the sleeves-it was a gasp of pleasure. Her breath caught as the knot came together at her waist. “I don’t lie to make people feel better about themselves.” Johan pulled one sleeve through the other and tightened slowly. ![]() He wanted to make her shiver, wanted to know how she liked to be kissed and touched and pleased. She shivered at their caress, and Johan found himself jealous of flora. ![]() A breeze blew, making the palm fronds behind her dip, dancing across her back and shoulders as if they, too, were swayed by the desire to touch her. ![]() “Well, if they’re going to spread lies, I guess that one is as good as any other.” Her gaze searched his, and he could easily see her confusion. ![]()
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