You are more than a little full of yourself, my lord." She wasn't immune to him, no
matter how much she tried to be. He could hear her heart race with his
touch. "There's a bit more ta claimin' one's mate than a kiss in His Grace's
study." She flushed boil gently when she realized what she'd said.
If only that were true. If so, he'd be able to walk away from her. But would he
even want to do that if he could? He wasn't certain.
"We'll have to finish this conversation at a later time, angel." Before Annie had
the chance to scratch on the door, River heard her approach, and he
couldn't hide his scowl. The woman was either around when he didn't want her
or not there when her mistress needed her. He'd have to hire Hazel
a better maid to serve her once she was his countess. "Dine with
