“Of course not,” he said.
“He’s never wished on stars, either,” Sophie added.
Kat had, but none of her wishes had come true. Her parents had never came back to get her. They’d died and were buried in some far-off country.
Africa.
That would be her next trip after she saved enough money and vacation time. She wanted to see the place that had meant everything to her mom and dad, along with the animals they’d loved more than their daughter.
“There’s a reason I’ve never done that.” Gill smiled at his sister. “I wanted to leave all the stars for you to wish upon.”
Oh, how sweet. Kat clasped her hands to her chest. The crown prince flip-flopped between the arrogant man who disliked her and the caring brother who adored his sister. Too bad he couldn’t act like the latter to everyone. That would make things more…pleasant.
“Well, I do believe in fate. Being on that show is why I was invited to Luc and Emily’s wedding and met Bertrand.” Sophie sounded happy and content. “Oh, I almost forgot, Kat. Prince Luc, Emily, a few of the other princesses, and the entire TV crew, will be attending the wedding. The crew wanted to film the ceremony and reception, but I said no because I knew Mother would never agree. But the crew will be doing interviews and vignette pieces beforehand, so you may end up on camera.”
“Keep them away from me.” Gill held up his hands as if to ward off an imaginary camera. “I have no interest in being asked to be the next prince they showcase in search of a princess bride.”
“Puh-lease.” Sophie burst out laughing. “I love you, but let’s be honest. You’d bore the audience to sleep. The one thing you and Kat have in common is how many hours you work each day. TV audiences don’t want to watch that.”
“I enjoy what I do.” Gill didn’t sound offended. “It doesn’t feel like work.”
“Same here,” Kat agreed.
Sophie pursed her lips. “I know you both love what you do, but I don’t want either of you to be lonely.”
Gill’s brows drew together. “I’m surrounded by people every day. No chance of being lonely.”
“I’m too tired to be lonely,” Kat admitted. “I work as hard as I can. Sleep as many hours as I can. Sounds boring, but it’s exactly what I want to be doing. Establishing my career is my goal right now.”
“What about finding a husband?” Gill asked.
His question caught her off-guard. “I’m focused on my career.”
“A family would be good for you.” Sophie spoke as if Kat could order one online. “You know you want one.”
“Yes, but my job—”
“You could do both,” Gill said. “My mother has.”
Kat didn’t hold up Queen Louise as a parenting benchmark given the nannies, boarding schools, and summer camps her children had attended.
“Someday.”
Kat’s parents hadn’t been able to combine a career with having a daughter, and she never wanted to be forced to choose between work and family. She didn’t think she could make the same choice as her mom and dad. Kat wouldn’t want to do that.
She leaned back against the seat.
“Someday might arrive sooner than you think.” Mischief gleamed in Sophie’s eyes.
“Huh?” Kat asked.
Gill stared at his sister. “What are you up to?”
“Nothing.” Sophie looked at her cell phone with a sly smile on her face.
Kat and Gill exchanged confused glances.
She shrugged.
