‘Nothing can be as important as you marrying me,’ he smiled down at her.
‘This is,’ she gave him a tremulous smile. ‘I’m going to have your baby.’
He looked stunned. ‘But you just said—’
‘I know,’ she gave a choked laugh, ‘and I believed it to be true—until tonight. I’ve just come from seeing the doctor. It’s true, Leon—I’m pregnant. Isn’t it wonderful?’
‘Wonderful,’ he echoed dazedly. ‘But how—’
‘You know how,’ she giggled.
‘Not that how,’ he scolded.
‘I know.’ Helen gave a happy laugh. ‘The doctor said that the scarring which was probably the reason for the doubt had healed itself. I don’t really care how, Leon, I just know I’m so happy I could cry.’
‘Oh, don’t cry, my darling, or I’ll have to join you.’
‘You?’
‘I feel like it right now. Oh, I know men aren’t supposed to, but then most men haven’t just been handed the world. I’m getting everything I’ve ever wanted in one go. You most of all, but a baby too! It’s fantastic!’
‘You don’t mind becoming a father so soon?’
‘Mind? I’m ecstatic!’
‘Good. I’m ready for that lesson now, Leon,’ Helen told him shyly.
His eyes widened. ‘Are you sure? There’s no risk involved, is there? Besides,’ he added wickedly, ‘you seem to have learnt the lesson pretty well the first time around.’
Helen blushed prettily. ‘Don’t I?’ she agreed laughingly. ‘But the doctor told me to lead as normal a life as possible during my pregnancy, and as I fully intend going to bed with you to be normal…’
‘Come here, wanton!’ Leon gathered her tenderly into his arms. ‘I’m quite willing to give you as many lessons as you need. Just don’t ask me to let you out of my sight until I have my ring firmly on your finger,’ he scowled a warning.
‘I wasn’t going anywhere. A week, I think you said?’ she queried sweetly.
‘With no interruptions,’ he confirmed throatily, and bent to claim her lips before swinging her up into his arms.
Their son was born seven months later. He was perfect, blond hair almost white, with deep blue eyes that Helen felt sure would turn the same tawny colour of his father’s later on.
* * * * *
Now, read on for a tantalizing excerpt of New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates’s new release,
THE PRINCE’S CAPTIVE VIRGIN
The first book in her new Once Upon a Seduction…series!
Ruthless prince Adam Katsaros offers Belle a deal—he’ll release her father if she becomes his mistress! Adam’s gaze awakens a heated desire in Belle. Her innocent beauty might redeem his royal reputation—but can she tame the beast inside?
Read on to get a glimpse of
THE PRINCE’S CAPTIVE VIRGIN
CHAPTER ONE
Once upon a time…
BELLE LOOKED up at the imposing castle and tightened her coat more firmly around her petite frame. It was surprisingly chilly tonight on the small island country nestled in the Aegean Sea between Greece and Turkey.