The King's Spinster Bride (Aspect and Anchor, #0.5)

by Ruby Dixon

She ruined me for all other women with a glimpse, and I was but a boy of eight.

“I told you I would keep you safe. That I would protect you because you belonged to me. Remember?”

“I thought you were keeping me safe,” I stammer. “As I kept you safe.” “I meant what I said. You belonged to me, even then. I’ve come to claim you.”

“You mistake me yet again, Halla. I do not do this to save your life. I do this because you have always been destined to be mine.”

“If I were a king that believed in protocol, I would do as you think I should and marry some royal daughter with lineage and money and not a thought in her head. I want you. I have always wanted you. I cannot make that any clearer. So if you wish to marry me, come and give me a kiss.”