24

CARLY

“You don’t have to bring her meal every day or cook for her, Mr. Thorn. Her Royal Highness can take care of herself now. She now learned how coffeemaker and toaster work.

“I knew how to use them since before,” I defended myself when she started to exaggerate things.

“She even made us sandwiches today without burning my new pan.”

“Just let him in.” I rolled my eyes as I put my cup and saucer into the dishwasher.

“Look? She learned that too. I wish I have pushed her sooner to go out on a date if she could learn this fast in the kitchen. I wonder if she learned something else…”

I cleared my throat.

“In the bedroom…” she trailed off. “I mean, bed making.”

“Her Royal Highness is a smart woman, Ms. Baseem.”

“I have no doubt, Seth.” She left us and shut the door behind her.

“Ma’am, you seem with Mr. Langston quite often.”

I arched a brow. “And is there a problem with that?”

“No, ma’am. I want to make sure he’s treating you all right. Does he know who you are?”

I grabbed m