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“So, about you and Kam…”
“There is no me and Kam. Goodness, I only met him last night,” Erin said, trying to sound offended.
“I know, but didn’t you think he was gorgeous?”
“I will admit that he isn’t hard on the eyes. And he seems smart. Well, he must be if he’s the leader of his country.” Erin slapped her forehead and groaned, saying, “That’s why he did it,” before chuckling.
“What? Did what?” Shira stared at her.
Still laughing, she said, “He kept referring to Jawhara as ‘my country,’ and I’d meant to ask him about it, but never did and then sort of explained it away in my head as something everyone from Jawhara did.” Giving her cousin a rueful grin. “It reallyishis country.”
Shira laughed along with her. “So, you liked him.”
I more than like him. I’ve never become involved with someone so fast.
“I wouldn’t mind seeing him again.”
“I knew it!” Shira said, jumping up and giving Erin a big hug. “Hey! I’ve gotta run. I promised to meet some of the gals from the office. We’re going shopping for clothes to wear in the middle of the desert.”
“Go.” Erin shooed her away, laughing as she watched her cousin run to her room. Her thoughts briefly turned to the night before, the unspeakable passion and connection she had shared with Kam.
A sheikh?
8
ERIN
“Uh, Erin. You should probably come look at this,” Shira said the next morning.
“Look at what? If I don’t hurry, I’m going to be late for work,” Erin called out as she fastened her belt and slipped on her shoes. She made her way towards the front door. “What is it?”
Erin was greeted by the sight of one of Kam’s bodyguards positioned in front of her door, facing the street. “Excuse me?”
The bodyguard looked over his shoulder before turning to address her. “Are you ready to depart?”
“What does my being ready for work have to do with you standing outside my home?”
“His Majesty has commanded it. When you are ready, I will accompany you to your work. The driver is ready whenever you are.”
“Driver?” Erin asked, peering around him to see the black town car sitting in front of her condo. “What is that?”
“A gift.”
“Gift? Maybe we aren’t communicating here, but a gift is a new shirt, or maybe a toaster. Gifts do not include town cars.” Erin was sure there was some mistake. “You do know that Kam already left, right?”
“Of course. He ordered your protection and comfort. His Majesty has deemed the subway too dangerous. You will use the car and driver from now on.”
Erin was outraged.Who did Kam think he was? And how dare he order this man to follow her around. She didn’t need protection, but he might when she saw him the next time!
Taking a deep breath, she said, “Please tell Kam that I appreciate the gesture, but I am perfectly fine using the Metro, and your services are not needed. You may return to Jawhara immediately.”
When the guard ignored her, she placed her hands on her hips. “Did you hear me?”
“You will address him as ‘His Majesty.’ You will not take the subway, and I am not going anywhere.”
Erin opened her mouth, astonished that this man was going to argue with her. “Get him on the phone. Now!”
The guard pulled a cell phone from his pocket. After speaking quickly in Arabic, he handed the phone to her with a smirk on his face. “His Majesty would like a word.”
