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Meanwhile, the handsome man seats himself across from me, looking utterly at ease as his massive form practically occupies the entire sofa. Oh god, the worst is coming, I just know it.
“So tell me about yourself,” Eric invites lazily, blue eyes glinting. I throw him a confused glance. Why is he even asking this? Isn’t he going to berate me? Still, it’s best to do as a prince asks.
“Like I said, I started as a maid at the castle three months ago,” I reply somewhat awkwardly. “My aunt got me the job.”
He quirks that black head at me.
“Yeah, but you’re so young. Why become a maid? Isn’t there some other career you’re interested in?” he asks. Is this line of questioning normal? But still, I press forward and nod.
“Yes. I wanted to go to college to study English literature, but my family can’t afford it,” I admit, feeling embarrassed now. “My aunt got me this position, and I’m grateful for it. With time, I’ll have enough money saved so that I can afford tuition on my own.” The prince cocks his head to the side and stares at me for a bit. I hope he doesn’t feel sorry for me because I’m not trying to sell him a sob story. It’s just the truth. The huge man evidently agrees and sighs then.
“Well, I’m sorry that you have to clean up behind me and my family just to get an education,” he says in a low tone.
“Don’t be,” I state. “Besides, being a maid isn’t bad. I actually kind of like it.” He raises his eyebrow as a puzzled look sweeps across his face.
“Youlikebeing a maid?” he repeats.
“Yes,” I say in a firm tone. “My family has taught me the value of hard work, so I always do my best at any task that’s laid before me, even if it’s cleaning. I take pride in what I do here. To some, I might just be a servant, but I think I play a very important role in keeping the palace in order.” Eric goes silent again and then nods thoughtfully. I don’t blame him for wondering why I would enjoy cleaning up after other people because it’s not a profession most people typically want to spend their lives doing.
“I always wanted to go to college too,” he finally speaks, his eyes suddenly far away. Okay, this I didn’t expect and I can’t help myself.
“Why didn’t you?” I ask curiously. “Surely you have the means.”
He shoots me a sideways smile, a dimple appearing in his cheek.
“Yeah, but my father didn’t think there was any point in me going. He said I didn’t need school to be king one day,” Eric replies in a droll voice.
I allow those words to sink in.
“Wow, it sounds really complicated to be a prince,” I murmur.
Eric sighs again, leaning against the sofa back.
“It has its advantages at times,” he says in a rueful tone. “But it has disadvantages too like my destiny being set from birth. While other kids were dreaming of becoming a chef or a doctor, I always knew I only had one option: the crown. Sometimes, I just wish there was more out there for me.”
I stare into those crystal blue eyes because this is not what I expected to hear at all.
“Thereismore out there, and I know that one day, you’ll discover it,” I say. “I promise, Prince Eric. I know you don’t know me, but I’m certain you’ll find your way in life.”
The handsome man stares at me across the coffee table, his gaze darkening to pools of blackness. The air between us shivers with tension, and suddenly, there’s dampness between my thighs. Oh my god, did I just say that? Did I presume to reassure a prince?
But those blue eyes flash in answer and before I realize it, Eric is on the divan beside me, his big frame dangerously close to mine.
“There’s something about you,” he hums while gently pushing my curls back from my face. “I knew the moment I saw you this morning, Kitty.”
Sparks fly between us as we gaze into each other's eyes. There's a force pulling me toward him, and I can’t resist the magnetism. For a moment, I forget that he's a prince. All I see before my eyes is a man who wants me, and who sees something deep inside my soul that I never expected.
“You can’t leave without giving me a kiss,” he whispers. Then it happens and suddenly, that sensuous mouth descends on mine. He sucks the breath from my lungs and I’m frozen at first, unsure how to react. But then I melt against his hard form, sinking into his embrace just as common sense strikes.
“Wait a minute,” I stammer while pulling myself away. I know how I must look: pink-cheeked with bee-stung lips. “You’re the prince and I’m a nobody.”
Eric’s blue eyes flash dangerously as his mouth forms a straight line.
“Never say that to me, Kitty,” he rasps. “Never say that at all, as if you’re less than anybody else, much less me. You’re gorgeous, vibrant, and a breath of fresh air in this stale castle. I have to have you,” he practically groans before seizing my mouth with his own again. Then, the Prince of Chromia sweeps me into his strong arms, bridal-style, as I let out a surprised squeak. The man merely chuckles low in his chest before shouldering open the door to his bedroom and striding to his king-sized bed.
My heart races a mile a minute as he dumps me on the covers. My jaw drops, still in disbelief that I'm actually here. He stares into my eyes intently, a harsh flush on those high cheekbones. Somehow, we commune without words, and I place my hand on his cheek as he kisses my palm, sending tingles through my body again.
“Can I taste you?” he murmurs. Oh gosh, my heart is beating so loudly that I’m sure he can hear it because I don’t really know what I’m doing. Yet I do at the same time because my cunt is throbbing and begging me to say yes. As a result, I nod, giving him the go ahead. He slips down between my legs and pushes up the loose blue dress I'm wearing. Those blue eyes flare again as he takes in my racy black thong.
