Page 74 of Royal Fling
The prince, the boat, and the male prostitute?
Prince seen kissing the darkest-skinned person to enter European royalty.
Closet Prince Caught Kissing Black Man.
Candid pictures of Elysian Prince and Anonymous Black Man.
“Wow. They’re obsessed with my skin color, aren’t they?”
“I know. I’m sorry, hon,” Leo said as if it were his fault.
“They’re the scum of the earth. Don’t let them get to you,” Dawson added.
Both men got up and came up behind me to embrace me. Admittedly, it felt good to have someone on my side.
And what about August? Where was he in all of this?
“I’m sorry I didn’t tell you, guys,” I said.
“It’s your life, your choice,” Dad said.
“I know. But I don't like lying to you. I wanted to tell you who August was, but he kept it under wraps, and it wasn’t my secret to share.”
Leo smacked me lightly in the head as he and Dawson returned to their seats, and I protested.
“I can't believe you bagged yourself a prince.”
“Leo!”Dawson raised his voice.
“What?” Leo crossed his arms and pouted a huff. “I'm sorry. I know it's not funny. I’m just trying to cheer you up.”
“Thanks…”
“How are you feeling?” Dad asked.
“I have no idea. I don't knowhowto feel right now.”
And it was true. I knew I was annoyed with the trash people who’d never even met me were writing about me, but I didn’t even know what this whole crapshoot was doing to August.
Was he okay? Would he be okay? Was he going to end things now that the secret was out?
I knew this thing between us couldn’t—wouldn’t—last, but I had at least hoped I’d get more time with him. Even after the realization from last night, I wanted—needed—more time with him.
But it seemed as if our time had run out.
“I probably need to call—” I started, but I didn’t get to finish as a storm of a woman walked into the kitchen and attacked me with her flailing arms before I could say another word.
“Oh honey. I'm so sorry. This sucks,” Beth said.
It was going to take some getting used to having everyone know what was going on in my personal life. I couldn’t even imagine what it was like for strangers across the globe to know who I was and what I’d done.
“Thanks,” I said.
“Wait a minute. You knew?” Leo exclaimed.
“Of course, I knew darling. I was there when he met August. Duh,” she replied to him.
“You bitch! Why didn't you say anything?”
