Mending the Single Dad's Heart
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That statement couldn’t have hurt more if he’d slapped her. Okay, that did it. He’d gone too far. She jerked to her feet, mindful of the fact this was his hotel suite. Keeping her voice low, she asked, “How dare you?”
His look remained steady. “I dare because I need you leading my lab. There is important work to be done.”
Laurel had been on the verge of losing her temper. The idea of going halfway around the world terrified her. What would her parents say, her siblings, about her living in Zentar? She just couldn’t do it. Or could she? The Prince wasn’t leaving her any choice. Laurel released a heavy breath.
“We can agree on the need for more research. Since you’ll not relent I will come to Zentar and set up your lab. In return you will see to it that I get to do a study of your families that have two generations of the disease. Beyond that I make no promises.”
“Excellent.” His smile reminded her of a conquering hero’s. “I will delay my return one day so that you can get your affairs in order.”
She gaped at him in disbelief. “One day?”
He put his foot on the floor. “I am sorry but that is all the time I can allow.”
Her lips formed a tight line and her gaze went to somewhere over his shoulder. She had so much to do.
“My assistant can help you with anything you might need.”
She blinked. “I won’t have time to see my family.”
“I’m sorry. Once the lab is operational you may return for a visit.” At least he sounded sincere.
Straightening her shoulders, Laurel moved to the edge of the cushion. “Well, if I’m to be ready to go then I need to be headed home. I have a lot to do.”
Tariq followed her toward the door. “There is just one more matter.”
She looked at him. “Yes?”
“You will need to marry me.”
Copyright © 2019 by Susan Carlisle
ISBN-13: 9781488047978
Mending the Single Dad’s Heart
First North American Publication 2019
Copyright © 2019 by Susanne Panagaris
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