By Gayle Callen
Who's this guy? The Duke of Thanet could have employed her as a governess to his six-year-old son, yet there's something . . . diversified 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 ahead of, and he's definitely extra fascinating than the final time they encountered one another. used to be there continually an pleasing glint in his darkish eyes? however the duke has a notoriously scandalous attractiveness, and Meriel won't enable herself succumb. Masquerading because the duke used to be no longer the straightforward resolution Richard O'Neill had anticipated. whilst his ill half-brother, the genuine duke, requested him to guard his younger inheritor from a grasping enemy, Richard agreed. yet he by no means idea he'd be interested in the inquisitive governess, or that every second in her intoxicating presence could tempt him past all cause. And letting down his shield may possibly end up harmful . . . specifically to Richard's personal middle.
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No, my lord, I am not married. The duke was simply teasing me as a way to pass the time. " To Richard, her tone subtly conveyed the fact that his conversational skills were wanting. He was amused and impressed by her daring. Bantering with the lovely Miss Shelby could be far too distracting. Hargraves the butler opened the double doors from the corridor and stepped inside. " The resigned tone of his voice let Richard know this was not an unusual event. "The visitors are Lord Yardley and his sister, Lady Parthenope Dean, and Lady Lawton.
Miss Shelby promised a lesson on my ance―ancest―" "Ancestry," she corrected. "Ancestry," the boy repeated dutifully. " The three uninvited visitors hooted with laughter at that, but Meriel noticed that the duke only smiled. "Let me know if you find any," he said to his son. P a g e | 42 He looked back at Meriel and gave her a short bow that provided even more amusement to his friends. "Have a good evening, Miss Shelby," he said. " Meriel had done her research before attempting to speak with Stephen about his ancestors.
He hefted Stephen into the saddle and led the horse down through the tall grass, walking at Miss Shelby's side. They were quiet for several minutes, and he glanced over his shoulder to see that the boy's head was drooping toward his chest, and his eyes blinked heavily. Meaning only to alert Miss Shelby to Stephen's behavior, he touched her arm. And she jumped as if he'd sprung from a hiding place to scare her. He wanted to apologize, but had to resort to Cecil's grin instead. Her face flushed red.