Chapter Hundred Ninety-Nine

CHAPTER HUNDRED NINETY-NINE

*"Get your bags packed you are going to South Africa"*

She descended the stairs gingerly, and the Nike sneakers she wore thumped the flooring as she came downstairs.

The hushed voices of two men ceased as she rounded up the corner of the stairs and into the dining room.

She must have interrupted their discussion because, as soon as they spotted her they ceased laughing.

She arched her brows dubiously. What were they babbling about?

"Good morning Princess, you finally joined us." Her father said as if he was just seeing her for the first time.

Drake quickly rose to his feet and held out the chair for her to the seat. She was touched by his urbane gesture.

She gulped as his strong forearm was almost touching her as she slumped into the chair. She forced a gaze to the table, pretending to be fascinated by the food in front of her.

He returned to his seat and she felt the table quivered as he did so.

"So I got a call from our travel agent and he says they will