by Penny Jordan
His final firm assent had barely died away when the old king clasped Kadir’s shoulders and spoke emotionally as though unable to hold back the words.
‘My son.’
Natalia suspected she wasn’t the only one with tears in her eyes when Kadir replied equally informally and emotionally, ‘My father.’ When they embraced the roar of approval from the crowd rolled in from the city gathering force as it filled the cathedral until the building echoed with the joy of a people welcoming their future.
‘I could not do this without you by my side, Natalia.’
‘You could, but I am so glad that I am the one to share that future with you, Kadir.’
They were standing on the now-shadowed balcony, safely hidden from the sight of the stalwart revellers still celebrating in the square beneath them.
‘Did you ever think we would be here like this that first time we stood on this balcony together?’ she asked him.
‘Never,’ Kadir admitted, ‘but I had much to learn then; much that you have taught me and taught me well.’
‘The people of Niroli love you already.’
‘I hope so, but they cannot love me anywhere near so much as I love you, and will continue to love you—you and our children, this child and the others I hope will come after her. You are my life, Natalia.’
‘And you mine, Kadir.’
ISBN: 978-1-4268-1229-3
A ROYAL BRIDE AT THE SHEIKH’S COMMAND
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