Erin blinked. "This kind of case isn't uncommon. On paper, everything checks out fine, but no pregnancies, not even with IVF. It usually means the man's sperm requires a very specific environment to survive-conditions most women's eggs just can't meet." She turned to Jenkins and added mischievously, "If you want his women to conceive, why not just slip a man into the palace? Problem solved."

Jenkins rolled her eyes. "You think their security is that lax? They'll test DNA three months in, and the jig will be up. Besides, those women are loyal to him-they'd never betray him willingly"

Erin shrugged. "Then what's the plan?"

Jenkins sighed, hesitating before revealing her trump card. "Word is, Monbatten's secretly in Crera to try out some traditional therapies. That's why I thought we had a shot. If we can cure his...condition, I can finally go back."

Erin perked up, glancing at Keira. "When did he get here? Do we know where he's staying?"

Jenkins hesitated, then gave a wry smile. "He's been here a few days, but it's all hush-hush. Luckily, someone does know where he is."

The two women exchanged a knowing look and spoke in unison. "Ryan Cobb."

Given Ryan's unique position and involvement in diplomatic circles, it was plausible he'd have the intel. Without his help, approaching Monbatten would be impossible. Anyone caught snooping into a king's whereabouts risked being labeled a spy.

Keira glanced at Erin. "How good are you at diagnostics?"

Erin smirked. "Oh, nothing special-just third-best in the world."

the bridge of her nose. But after a moment's thought, she grabbed

she hated bothering Ryan over something like this, Keira wasn't foolish enough to pass up an opportunity like this by trying to

her request to Ryan over the phone, she added casually, "If it's inconvenient, just say

this is hardly a tall order. Monbatten and I hit it off immediately-he's already a friend. My father even asked me to

hesitate. "Sounds

she turned to Jenkins,

mused, "is the power

the door. "Let's just hope someone doesn't get

over her shoulder to find Lewis standing there, watching her with a

at him, but he only chuckled softly and walked

man like Mr. Horton-so loyal and

money can't resist temptation. He's

door. "My

Jenkins blinked, momentarily speechless.

drove them to the exclusive

the Cobbs' club," he explained. "Its security is

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