Page 26 of The Sheik's Pretend Fiancee
Angela smiled, only slightly uncomfortable.“Mom, we’ve had this conversation many times over the years.” Her smile widened. “Even Dad has told me the same thing. In fact, Laith, Rafi, and Zayn have all told me this too. Plus, I’ve overheard them telling Ramzi, Saif, and Rylan the same thing.” She lifted a hand in the air. “We’re all very aware of the need for safe sex.”
“Good,” her mother replied with a nod. “Then I guess it’s safe for you to open the other packages now.”
Tasha grinned, clapping her hands together excitedly. “Mine next. I think that Tila’s is going to be the most outrageous.”
Tila’s grin confirmed that statement.
So, Angela pushed aside the larger box and opened the present from Aunt Tasha. When the pretty paper was torn away, she burst out laughing at the contents. “Ribbed condoms, Aunt Tasha?”
She lifted both hands. “It might help with his pleasure, but it’s more for yours.”
The three ladies laughed, but Tila bounced in her seat, pointing to her offering.“Open mine now! It’s the best!”
Angela warily opened the final package. With trepidation, she looked down at the box, then carefully opened the lid and…snapped it shut again.
“Those are a just-in-case present,” Aunt Tila explained, as the others howled with laughter. “If he’s unable to get you to the finish line, the contents of that box will be your best friend.”
Helen slapped a hand over her mouth, while Tasha wiped at the laughter induced tears on her cheeks.
“Are you saying that Joran doesn’t get you to the finish line?” Tasha demanded, still laughing.
“Oh, we know how to get both of us to the finish line,” Tila replied, with a smug, satisfied smirk. “But some men…” she shrugged, leaving the rest of her sentence hanging while the four of them burst out laughing all over again.
And that’s how the flight attendant found them when he brought in a snack. At his baffled expression, the four of them laughed even harder.
Chapter 17
Tiro stood in the entryway of the palace, waiting with clenched teeth. He’d received word that Angela was traveling with two of her aunts, as well as her mother.Perfect! It was going to be an additional three days of sexual frustration.
However, there was no way he was going to cancel this visit. Over the past two weeks, he’d counted down the days, eagerly anticipating spending more time with Angela. Yeah, it was frustrating, but their three days together in Lativa had been fascinating. In person, Angela was even more impressive than she was while working on the diplomatic stage. Every conversation with her was filled with intelligent opinions and insights.
Plus, the woman had a body to die for! Her lush breasts and slim hips made his body ache to hold her. The soft touches that were allowed two weeks ago, as well as the longing looks she’d directed toward him, had made his mind nearly explode with need.
So, here he was, standing in front of the open doors with as much ceremonial pomp as he’d been given at his arrival two weeks before. He wanted to repay the respect shown to him, but all he really wanted to do was to grab Angela and keep her to himself for the next three days so that they could explore each other in a far more intimate way.
He already knew he respected her intellectually. Now he wanted to give her so much damn pleasure that she wanted him as badly as he wanted her. He wanted to discover…!
His mind blanked when the SUV pulled up to the doorway. Tiro held his breath, anticipation nearly painful as he watched a slender ankle step out, then a long, shapely leg. Angela appeared. He saw her eyes, recognized the carefully tamped down excitement in her eyes.
Relief surged through him. She felt it too!Alleana, he wanted to go to her and pull her into his arms. The only reason he didn’t was because of the press that were snapping pictures, trying to capture every moment, expression, and reaction.
So instead, he stood back, watching as Angela approached him. He was only tangentially aware of the other ladies stepping out of the vehicle behind Angela. He barely glanced at the lovely ladies that followed her up the carpeted stairs. He had eyes only for Angela.
“Good morning, Your Highness,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper.
Tiro took her offered hand and lifted her fingers to his lips. “Good morning, Your Highness,” he repeated, unaware of the laughter sparkling in his eyes. He’d read about it in the news the following morning, as well as the interpretations of his greeting among the different regions of the world.
But in this moment, it was just Angela and himself, alone as they stared into each other’s eyes.
“How was your flight?” he asked, tucking her hand into his elbow.
The blush that warmed her cheeks, as well as the melodic laughter behind him, warned him that something had happened on the flight. He glanced behind him, suddenly realizing that he’d snubbed Angela’s relatives. Immediately, he turned and greeted each woman, hopefully showing them the respect that they deserved. Also praying that the powerful husbands of these ladies wouldn’t be offended by his initial snub.
Finally, he led the four ladies into a quiet room with sofas and refreshments.
“This is lovely!” Angela’s mother said with a gentle smile. “However, I suspect that Angela is more than readyto stretch her legs a bit.” She turned to Tiro and stunned himby suggesting, “Why don’t you take her on a tour of the palace while we old ladies sit here and have some tea?”
Tiro blinked at Helen, wondering if she was trying to trap him.Plus, these three women weren’t old! They might be older thanhe and Angela, but they were still shockingly lovely. However, the gentle amusement that sparkled in each woman’s eyes helped him relax.
