Delta's Baby Surprise (Special Forces Elite 1)

“That was his victory, not mine. I go where I’m requested. Which is actually why I’m here.” She flipped her long hair over her shoulder. Her high cheek bones were dusted with a light pink.

“What do you mean?”

She grinned. “As the king’s advisor I was hoping you’d be able to put in a request for me.”

I laughed. “You can’t be serious. You’re his sister. You have more pull than I do.”

“True, but with a little nudge from his favorite consort I think my idea would be more successful.”

“I don’t have that kind of influence. Really. Damon makes his own decisions.”

“Then think of it as a favor.”

“Ok. I’m happy to help with a favor. But please, not as Consort. I wouldn’t feel right.”

She sighed lightly. “You have so much to learn about royal politics. Anyway, I’ve been trying to convince my brother to send me to Spain.”

“Spain?”

“Yes. I need to get away from Galona for a while. I’m tired of these rural trips. I need a vacation. And not a fake vacation where I have to make appearances. An actual, honest to God break from being princess.”

I didn’t feel like I could ask her what was behind the request. Besides, she should be able to travel where she wanted. But I was learning that everyone in the family had issues with the crown. It was like a ghost that haunted them.

“Sure. I’ll say something,” I offered.

“That’s it? You’re not going to squeeze answers out of me?”

I shook my head. “No. I’m sure you have a reason for wanting to go. My parents didn’t try to talk me out of studying in Freychon. I’m twenty-seven. I’m past the point of asking permission.”

“Ahh. And you aren’t royal.”

“No, I’m not.” It seemed as if someone was always trying to remind me what my position was in the palace. Instructing me to adhere to all the rules. Explaining that because I’m such an outsider, I couldn’t possibly understand.

“That’s a good thing, Molly.” She smiled. “Damon needs that. We all do. A touch of reality in these walls is what we’re all looking for. It will keep him grounded and make him a better king. I think it’s already happening.”

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“Favor granted.” I used my best royal voice. We both laughed.

“You’re the best.” She stood to leave. “I’m glad you’re here. You have no idea what it’s like living with four brothers.”

The palace was so huge I never ran into any of them. Everyone kept to their private apartments.

“No, I only have one.” I couldn’t relate to her life for many reasons.

“Lucky you.”

“I’ll let you know how it goes with Damon.”

She pulled me into a hug. “Thank you.”

I sighed. If only the rest of my day was going to be that easy.

Thirty-Seven

Damon

Georgan waited for me behind The Titan. The door closed as I left and I knew I’d never be back. I had paid Lesage in full. All traces of my name in the club had been destroyed. The House of Sauvage would be represented by my brothers now.