Page 95 of Royally Benevolent

“About Paris, sir. The hotel just confirmed, and we have the details of where you are meeting the MPs.”

“Great,” I said.

“You’ve been… distracted.”

“I’m fine.”

I wanted to stay—not go to Paris. I wanted to go down on Odetteand lounge around with her. Mentally, I was with her too often. I had an idea. I texted.

Me

What are you doing this weekend?

Odette

I think I’m going shopping with Astrid

Me

Oh, too bad.

Odette

You’re out of town, Wy.

Me

I thought about bringing you to Paris with me.

Odette

Really? Astrid would understand.

Me

I don’t want to waste a day with you, baby.

I have a full Friday morning and a meeting with government bigwigs on Friday night, but we can go out after.

Odette

I can shop in Paris.

Me

I endorse that plan. Buy lingerie?

Odette

I could.

Me

I promise to make it worth your while.

Odette

I will get the okay.

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