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The Royal Elite: Mattias
Book: The Royal Elite: Mattias Read Online Free
Author: Danielle Bourdon
Tags: Suspense, adventure, Romance, Espionage, Contemporary Romance, Action, romantic suspense, Murder, love, spy, Royal, passion, Intrigue, Prince, excitement
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awkward. Doesn't appear to be like some of the other women present, who don't hesitate to make direct eye contact and help themselves to our company. I had to assert myself just to get into conversation with her.”
    “ Really. The esteemed Prince Mattias, chasing a woman down? Unheard of. I bet I'll have no trouble getting her attention.”
    Mattias laughed a quiet laugh at Ahsan's arrogance. It was one of the man's calling cards, that and an over-abundance of confidence. “You're not winning any of that thousand dollars back, so no, I'm not wagering with you. Just wait until she makes you chase her down.”
    Ahsan snorted, a comically shocked expression crossing his face. “I've never chased any woman.”
    “You will now, believe me. I'll take over tonight. You and Leander can pick up in the morning.” Mattias didn't appreciate the sudden wariness he experienced at the thought of Ahsan working his particular brand of magic on Alannah.
    “If you get an update from Leander, tell him to find me and update me as well.” Ahsan clapped Mattias on the shoulder. “I'll do some preliminary scouting around, see what I find.”
    Mattias clasped Ahsan's other hand at the wrist and forearm, an informal shake, before releasing. “Let me know.”
    Ahsan cut away after a glance along the corridor, disappearing through a separate archway than the women had taken.
    Mattias went the opposite direction, emerging into the throng from an entirely different angle. Immediately he sought Alannah, relieved to know that Chayton was out there somewhere, keeping watch in the interim. A pair of eyes and ears to cover for Ahsan and Leander when they couldn't be present.
    He spotted Alannah in the same place as before, next to the wine fountain. Some man a foot shorter than her but probably worth a few billion stood at her side, gesturing and talking. Trying to break the ice.
    “Good luck,” Mattias muttered under his breath as he started through the room.
     
    Relieved to see Katrina busy on the dance floor with someone else, Mattias arrived at the fountain. He selected a crystal glass and filled it half full. Confident no one had drugged wine meant for the public at large, he lifted the glass for a long swallow.
    “ Or, we could simply go back to my room and order up dinner there. I hear Morano has impeccable chefs--”
    “Mister Ahtissari, there you are,” Alannah said, cutting the short man off as if he hadn't been speaking. “I'm ready to view the gardens now.”
    Mattias schooled his surprise and turned a smile on Alannah. He offered the stunned potential billionaire a what can you do look while presenting Alannah his elbow for escort. “As you wish.”
    Alannah ditched her wine, snatched onto his arm, and all but dragged him from the fountain. Chin tucked, eyes down, she glanced up every few steps as if to assure that she wouldn't bump into other guests. There were no lingering pauses near other notable couples to discuss the gala, their attire or the current state of political affairs.
    Mattias hid his amusement behind a stoic facade, taking the lead when it became clear that she wasn't sure where to go. As he guided her skillfully through the masses, thunder boomed through the sky. Beyond the window panes, lightning flashed, illuminating sheets of rain that obliterated the landscape.
    Of course. Just in time to ruin his chance to spend considerable time in the heiresses company. Fearing the woman might ditch him next, thanks to the bad timing of the weather, he halted their progress at a juncture of hallways and said, “I hear Morano has his extensive artifact collection on display as well. We might view that first until the rain ends.”
    Alannah gasped and glanced up to his face. “What kind of artifacts? Prehistoric? Jurassic? What's your definition of 'extensive'?”
    Surprised at the way the topic of artifacts changed Alannah's whole demeanor, he subtly switched direction. Once again, he was struck by the lucidity of her
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