Daughter s DelightsChapter 47 Marriage
When Nicola and Graham had been sleeping together for nearly eighteen months, Nicola said, out of the blue during a dinner with Prince Ghasaan present, “I know it’s not a leap year, and I know I’m second hand, but will you marry me?” He stared at her in surprised silence, as did Prince Ghasaan. It was the Prince who broke the silence, “Mother, you have not discussed this with me.” She turned on him and snarled, “We are not in Kobekistan now. You be quiet.” Turning to Graham she said, “Do...