By Gayle Callen
Who's this guy? The Duke of Thanet can have employed her as a governess to his six-year-old son, yet there's something . . . varied concerning the devilish rogue status ahead of her at the present time. He turns out to review her with an depth she by no means spotted sooner than, and he's definitely extra fascinating than the final time they encountered one another. used to be there continuously an attractive glint in his darkish eyes? however the duke has a notoriously scandalous recognition, and Meriel won't permit herself succumb. Masquerading because the duke used to be now not the easy answer Richard O'Neill had estimated. while his sick half-brother, the true duke, requested him to guard his younger inheritor from a grasping enemy, Richard agreed. yet he by no means notion he'd be drawn to the inquisitive governess, or that every second in her intoxicating presence may tempt him past all cause. And letting down his shield might turn out harmful . . . in particular to Richard's personal middle.
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That irritated him. Stephen was almost bouncing on the bench. " Richard glanced with amusement at Miss Shelby, who closed her eyes briefly. "Your Grace, I was not implying that you were late," she began. Stephen joined in. "I told her that the duke always has the right time. " Richard relaxed back in his seat as the carriage departed. He was childishly glad the embarrassment had been handed off to Miss Shelby. He wouldn't even bring up the fact that he'd been waiting for her. " Miss Shelby looked out the window, and he thought her jaw muscles had clenched.
A man in his position could selfishly refuse her permission to go. And he was tempted. What if she didn't return? Her sister would be a wealthy woman. Surely Viscount Thurlow would provide for his new sisters by marriage. Miss Shelby could once again have all of London at her feet. "I'm sure Nurse Weston can keep Stephen occupied while you're gone," Richard finally said. She didn't bother to hide her relief. " She took a step away, suspicious yet again. " She looked at the boy dubiously, as he found a new patch of mud to play in.
Meriel watched the duke lift his head and gaze down the length of the gallery. There was a faraway look in his eyes. P a g e | 44 "When I was your age, I used to wonder if there were ghosts in Thanet Court," he said softly, his deep voice containing an unexpected rumble. " There was an awkward silence, and she realized that the duke wasn't even looking at the portraits. Of course, he'd spent his life looking at them. " she found herself asking, though it was none of her business. He actually seemed relieved at the change of topic.