The King Takes a Bride (Royals book 4)
“Chey stared at their guest, then cut a look at Sander, thinking it must be a joke. Prince Bashir would bang a hand on the table and bark a laugh at getting one over on the King. Any second now.
When it didn't come, Sander said, “Excuse me? I know of no contract about a wedding between yourself and my sister.”
“Trust me, it exists. King Aksel and I signed it together ten months ago in the presence of my father. Our union will make stronger allies between nations. Also, my father has paid... a large sum for rights to natural resources located in your back country, land yet untouched by the advance of machinery and technology.” Bashir studied Sander, expression closing off to something more neutral and hooded.
“If there was an agreement to trade payment for resources, then why was my sister part of the bargain?” Sander asked. Like Bashir, his features were neutral, hard to read.
Even Chey, who knew his moods well, couldn't tell what he was really thinking.MoreLess
When it didn't come, Sander said, “Excuse me? I know of no contract about a wedding between yourself and my sister.”
“Trust me, it exists. King Aksel and I signed it together ten months ago in the presence of my father. Our union will make stronger allies between nations. Also, my father has paid... a large sum for rights to natural resources located in your back country, land yet untouched by the advance of machinery and technology.” Bashir studied Sander, expression closing off to something more neutral and hooded.
“If there was an agreement to trade payment for resources, then why was my sister part of the bargain?” Sander asked. Like Bashir, his features were neutral, hard to read.
Even Chey, who knew his moods well, couldn't tell what he was really thinking.MoreLess
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