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for you isn’t exactly something that makes your heart flutter. But there is something about Hunter that makes me think my mom was right.

I can do this.

Not only for the sake of my family business but for me too.

I’ve only known for a hot minute that I’m an heir to a dynasty, that I’m to reign over a crime ring. I don’t even know how that will work. But what I do know is that after living at the Houston Defiance clubhouse, I can and will be able to do it. With Hunter by my side, as my—for lack of a better word—king, we can bring the two families together and create an empire. I might be green to all of this, but I am willing to learn. Hunter has been nothing but supportive, and even if our wedding is not exactly normal, we can still build on our relationship as we go.

I roll over on the bed, my hand sliding up, caressing Hunter’s cheek.

His sleepy eyes meet mine. “Morning, gorgeous.”

I grin. “Morning.”

He lets out a small sigh, pulling me to him. “How are you this morning?”

“I’ve been thinking.”

His expression turns serious, and he dips his chin. “Okay, talk to me?”

I grip his hand, threading our fingers together. “Hunter, I know I fought this. I know I was… well, all over the place, but last night meant more to me than just needing your comfort.”

His free hand comes up, caressing my cheek. “For me, too.”

“So, I have a question…”

“Anything, Sav.”

I hesitate, but then my chest floods with elation as I stare into his amber eyes. “Marry me?”

His lips turn up so much I worry his cheeks might burst. He beams with joy, and it’s like the sun is shining right here in my bedroom.

“I’m supposed to be asking you that.”

I chuckle. “Do you know me at all? I’m far from conventional.”

Hunter leans up, pressing his lips to mine forcefully. My lips tingle and pop as I kiss him. His large hands wrap around me, encasing me in him as we kiss.

“This whole thing has surprised me… I wasn’t prepared for how I feel when I’m around you. I was sure this was only going to be a marriage of convenience. We’d have lovers on the side. Talk to each other when necessary to keep the business running for the families, but my feelings for you, Savanah… they can’t be refuted. I can’t deny there’s something between us.”

“I can’t either, especially when I first met you.”

Hunter smirks. “Before I accept, you understand fully what this means? What your life will become? This life is not easy, Sav. There are things I will do, things that are not legal. We will sometimes have a target on our heads. But I promise you, I will keep you safe. Everything I do will be for you, and if we are blessed, for our children.”

“I understand and want in, Hunter. I want to be your right hand. I want to know everything about the business and be there for all the decisions, whatever the cost.”

Hunter grins. “As the head of the families, you can make any demands you want. As my wife, you can do anything you want. The world is yours now, my queen.”

“Queen… I like the sound of that!”

When I first heard about all of this, the crown to the empire was something I didn’t need nor want. But I guess it seems the unwanted crown has now become my destiny. And my destiny lies firmly with Hunter and the empire we’re going to rule together.

As long as it’s together.

It won’t matter where our journey takes us…

Thank you for reading The Unwanted Crown.

Savanah’s story begins in:

Fugitive: The Houston Defiance MC Series Book 3

However, you can go back to where it all starts in The Houston Defiance MC Series.

Explosive: The Houston Defiance MC Series Book 1

About the Author

With a flair for all things creative, International Bestselling Author K E Osborn, is drawn to the written word. Exciting worlds and characters flow through her veins, coming to life on the page as she laughs, cries, and becomes enveloped in the storyline right along with you. She’s entirely at home when writing sassy heroines and alpha males that rise from the ashes of their pasts.

K E Osborn comforts herself with tea and Netflix, after all, who doesn’t love a good binge?

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THE UNWANTED CROWN

Reign: A Romance Anthology

K E Osborn

Copyright 2021 K E Osborn

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