He knew it was a deliberate action on her part and now there was nothing he could do but say with what grace he could muster,
“Your Highness, allow me to present Captain Gagarin – Prince Akbar of Sharpura.”
He was aware as he spoke that the Captain was surprised and he was forced to explain,
“His Highness has travelled with me from India. He is journeying to England for the first time.”
Even as he spoke, he knew it was a triumph for Natasha.
She had won!
She had forced him into a position where he had to acknowledge her and, now that he had taken the first step, there could be no retreat.
He could not be rid of her and he was obliged, however much it infuriated him, to take part in a deception which, if it was exposed, would ruin his career and cause a sensation which would be attac
