Never Seduce a Sheikh(59)

“Hmmmm.” She pretended to think about it. “And what exactly would my position be in relation to said country?”

He smiled. “What do you think? You are an intelligent, astute woman with many amazing talents. I would be a fool not to make use of them.”

“Be clear, Sheikh.”

“Help me rebuild Dahar, Lily. Help me heal it.”

Her throat tightened with an emotion so powerful she could hardly speak. “So, you would offer me a country. Is that all?”

“No.” His smile faded, to be replaced by something far more intense. “I offer you my heart along with it.”

The feeling inside her grew impossibly large. “Tell me, Isma’il. Tell me and I’ll give you my answer.”

He knew exactly what she was talking about. His arms tightened around her, holding her close. “I love you, Lily Harkness,” his voice a whisper. “You are the light in my soul. The strength in my heart. And I cannot live without you.”

Lily’s throat closed, her eyes pricking with tears. “In that case, yes, I think I will be your wife.”

Isma’il didn’t wait. He kissed her and she let him.

The End