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questions.
Along with King Petros. Her hands fisted in
her lap, she sank farther back into the sofa. But
what you ve forgotten is Rodman was King Petros
brother.
So? Her sister s curt reply intensified Danella s
unease and her knuckles turned white.
Hating that she was suffering, Omar covered
her knotted grip. Why is that important?
Danella rolled her palm over and gripped his
hand. Because Rodman wanted his brother out of
the way and encouraged him to become involved
with Maris.
But our aunt ended up killing herself because
of her husband s infidelity, Kesia argued. Did
Rodman hope Aunt Vanessa would fall in love with
him?
Maris didn t know, but she said Rodman was
the one who arranged for Ardenia to enter the war.
He promised support and then convinced Mother to
send in troops. Danella s hand tightened around
Omar s.
The ramifications of Rodman s influence in the
politics of Ardenia filtered through his head.
Rodman acquired the position as head of the people s
council right before Queen Vanessa died. How had
he gained his appointment?
But why would Rodman kill Jack or your
mother now? Havyn guided Kesia back to the other
sofa and stood behind her, as if on guard. The
warrior would not only protect his wife, but her
family as well. Omar appreciated the big man s help.
Danella lowered her chin. It s my fault. I placed
the necklace Rodman commissioned Maris to make
around Jack s neck to protect him and Noelani from
harm. He knows I m aware of his deceit and is trying
to cover his tracks. The only way he can reclaim the
necklace is by killing Jack.
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Then why kill Mom? Kesia captured her
husband s hand and drew him down onto the couch.
Omar marveled at the love displayed between the
other couple. Would Danella ever turn to him in the
same way?
Because he wants power. Danella worked her
hand free of his and pushed to the edge of the couch.
I don t have any hard evidence. But I believe he
feels he can push the council into taking control if
anything should happen to Mother. Then, as the new
leader of Ardenia, he ll make us prove we re worth of
the title of queen.
But that s not how the laws are set up. We each
have a voice in the policies of our country now. Mom
and the majority vote from the council have the final
say. Kesia shook her head. I don t think he can
convince the council to overrule centuries of
tradition.
Omar had to agree that the council wouldn t
bend the rules for Rodman. Most didn t even like the
man.
Yes, but we don t know for sure. After all, none
of us have lived in Ardenia for years. Danella stood
and crossed the room to her sister. That s why you
need to return home, so you can warn Mother about
what could happen. She has to protect herself from
that man.
But why can t you go with us? Kesia grabbed
her sister s hand. Mom is aware of your power as a
witch, and she ll trust your predictions.
Yes, but my presence will alert Rodman. And
he might act before we can put measures into place
to safeguard Mother and Jack.
The two sisters hugged, and Omar met Havyn s
dark glare. The frown on the large man s face
reflected his own doubts about the situation.
Rodman s plan for a coup couldn t work.
Or could it? The man did hold a powerful
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position in Ardenia.
Omar tightened his hands into fists.
To succeed, the man would need to make it past
every member of the royal family, and that wouldn t
be an easy feat.
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A teasing caress ran the length of Danella s
shoulder.
She wiggled and settled into a more comfortable
position against the soft downy mattress. The bed
dipped as someone joined her, but she fought the
soothing attempts to wake her.
Scenes of her beloved homeland filled her
dreams. A light summer s breeze brushed her face.
The rich scent of Ardenia enthralled her senses.
Danella, it s time to wake. The husky voice
sent sparks of awareness along her nerve endings,
but she didn t want to open her eyes. He s not really
there. It s just another erotic dream.
The comforting weight on her chest slid
downward, and a warm wet tongue circled her right
nipple. She groaned. Go away. I m too tired to
move.
In answer to her statement, the sucking action
over her breast increased. Naughty fingers pinched
and plucked at the end of her other nipple, and
desire tingled down the center of her body.
She moaned at the alluring torture and worked
her legs farther apart. A thick thigh fell into the
opened space, and Danella marveled at the hard
cock digging into her leg.
A fantasy?
The thought drew her away from sleep, and she
cracked her eyelids open to stare into the unfamiliar
room. She blinked and her fingers curled into blonde
silk.
Blue eyes met her gaze, and she judged the
passage of time by the falling light in the room.
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How long have I been asleep?
Too long. I ve been up here several times, and
seeing you stretched out naked on this bed finally
got the better of me. He ducked his head again and
sent a wet tongue around the aching peak, then
sucked the tip greedily into his mouth.
A ravenous hunger raced through her blood, and
she rocked her hips to drag the wet lips of her pussy
against the crisp hairs sprinkled across his muscular
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