Page 30 of The Billionaire's Royal Secret

The chat bubble appeared next to his name. Elena’s heart thudded as she waited for his response.You don’t mind if my sister tags along?

Elena bit her lower lip at the odd statement. While she would have enjoyed a quiet date between the two of them, she didn’t mind meeting his family.Not at all. I’m looking forward to meeting her.

“Well?” Caroline asked.

“He has his sister with him. Apparently, he thought I would prefer not to go if she was there. I assured him it wasnot a problem.” She glanced at her phone, a smile spreading over her face. “Looks like we are back on.”

“Good,” Caroline said. “Then you’d best be on your way or you’ll be late.”

“Yes,” Elena said, her eyes going wide as she grabbed her purse.

“Keys, dear,” Caroline called as she raced to the door.

Elena twisted and swiped them from the entry table, shoving them in her purse. “Thank you.”

She hurried out the door and down the stairs and into the evening’s cool air. She threaded through the streets to the address Nate had passed along. Opening the door, she was met with a rush of warmth carrying the aroma of garlic and tomato sauce. Nate rose from a table, a grin on his features as he approached her. “Hi.”

“Hello,” she said with a smile.

“Thanks for coming. I totally did not see my parents dumping my sister on me like this. I’m sorry.”

She slid her hand into his as they crossed to the table. “It’s not a problem.”

A young blonde waved as they reached the round table covered in menus. “Hi.”

“Ellie, this is my sister, Maddie. Maddie, this is Ellie.”

“Hello, Maddie,” Elena said as she eased into the wooden chair with a smile. “Lovely to meet you.”

“Hi,” the girl answered with a nervous smile. “I’m sorry to ruin your date.”

“You haven’t ruined anything,” Elena answered. “I’m looking forward to the chance to get to know you.”

“You’re so pretty,” Maddie said.

“Well, thank you,” Elena answered.

“Are you ready for your first piece of pizza?” Nate asked.

“First pizza?” Maddie asked. “Is he serious?”

Elena nodded with a giggle. “I’m afraid so. My parents were quite strict about my diet.”

Nate passed along their order for a pepperoni pizza and three sodas.

Maddie sipped hers after the waitress delivered it. “So, you’re English?”

“What gave me away?” Elena asked with a grin before she sipped the bubbly soda.

“Your accent, which I love,” Maddie said, her eyes wide.

Elena smiled at her. “Thank you. So, are you Nathan’s only sister?”

She raised her chin as she nodded. “Yep. We have another brother, though.”

Elena shifted her gaze to Nate. “Who is the oldest? You or your brother?”

“I am. Stephen is the middle child and Maddie is the baby.” He smiled at her before he flicked his gaze to Maddie, then back to Elena.

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