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‘Unfortunately the bequest comes with a condition—which is that I must be married in order to inherit. And although the very idea is abhorrent to me I want that piece of land for my people,’ Zayed said, his voice growing deep with fervour. ‘So much so that I’m prepared to marry in order to get it.’

‘Then why not ask one of your many girlfriends?’ Jane questioned archly.

‘Because I don’t want love and I don’t wish to be tied to one woman—at least not until it is time for me to produce an heir. The union I propose with you will be nothing other than a means to an end. A brief union which I intend to be dissolved after six months.’

She looked at him curiously. ‘On what grounds?’

‘Non-consummation, of course.’ He shrugged his powerful shoulders.

Jane nodded, her heart pounding painfully against her ribcage, her mind working over the facts as she pieced together the intention behind his bizarre request. ‘So you decided to pick a woman to whom you were not in the least bit attracted?’

‘Exactly.’ He sat back in his chair, his black eyes lasering into her.

‘And I am that woman?’

‘You most certainly are. I cannot think of a more ideal candidate.’