EVERYTHING ABOUT THE PALACE HAD ALWAYS INTRIGUED HER. . . Including the incredibly handsome crown prince himself. There was no denying that Murat was a man of mystery, power and many talents. But for a husband, Daphne Snowden wanted more. Sure, future "queen" sounded lovely, but she wanted someone who saw her as more than a woman to bear the next heir to the throne. Someone who respected her. Someone who loved her. Still, there was that niggling burning desire and unfinished business between them. . . . And though time had changed him, it had not erased her interest in the only man she ever loved. But obey his demands and marry him? Never!