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Decision made, Zahir took hold of Annalina’s arm.

‘You will accompany me back to the party, where we will seek out the King and tell him what has happened. Then we will announce your engagement.’

The fight was back in Annalina’s eyes. ‘The King won’t marry me now. That’s the reason I just kissed you in full view of that photographer.’

‘We will announce your engagement—not to the King but to his brother, the Prince.’

‘Yeah, great idea! I take it you must be employed more for your brawn than your brains?’

Zahir felt every muscle in his body stiffen at her mocking jibe. He was going to enjoy punishing her for her insolence.

‘The Prince is hardly going to want to marry me, is he?’

‘As of five minutes ago, the Prince has no choice.’

Narrowing his eyes, Zahir watched defiance turn to confusion, and confusion turn to a creeping realisation. A strangely perverse sense of pleasure stole over him.

‘Ah, yes, Princess, I see the truth is dawning.’ Zahir threw back his shoulders, almost enjoying himself. ‘I am Zahir Zahani, Prince of Nabatean, brother of King Rashid. And, as of five minutes ago, your future husband.’