Except
“I think you are making a mockery of me, Sir.
You are flirting shamelessly at every party, and now right in front of my
husband. You must desist.”
“Nick,
please—Wellbridge, if you prefer—and you are entirely correct. I would much
rather flirt with you behind his back.” He leaned in closer to her ear, “When
we are in front of him, I am afraid your sweet blushes will give us away.” The
scent of flowers rose from her hair. Lavender. Maybe lilacs. Maybe both. He
breathed deeply. Definitely both. “I cannot allow you to expose our secret,
Lady Huntleigh, for I have sinful designs on you.”
Bella’s
slipper caught on the waxed floor, throwing her off-balance. Taking advantage
of the opportunity, he caressed her barely bared collarbone. She nearly fell,
pulling away, so he held her waist more firmly, drawing her closer to encourage
her shivers and gooseflesh.
“You
said you had no designs on me! You swore by the Knight’s Creed!”
He
leaned in to murmur, “I am not a knight, my sweet.”
With a
bit less wallflower and a bit more worldly woman, she laughed, “Sir Satyr, I’m
sure, charter member of the Order of Rakehells, pledged to lead me down the
path to depravity.”
“You’ve
caught me.”
He
stared down at her ripe mouth, wishing they weren’t in the middle of a crowded
ballroom.
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