A mother forever, but a wife just for now? Not if she can help it . . . Hearts and cultures clash in this fiery romance by the USA Today-bestselling author.One passionate night was all it took! Now Lucy Benson is the mother of Sheikh Kahlil's son. If their baby is to inherit the kingdom of Abadan, Kahlil insists that Lucy must marry him! Lucy is both appalled by the idea of a temporary marriage to the arrogant Sheikh—and unable to deny her desire to share Kahlil's bed again. But unless she can change Kahlil's mind, after six months, she'll no longer be his captive bride . . .