A Scarlet Bride
“Not that Connor expected her to, but somehow he hadn't anticipated this much resistance. Whenever he had called on her, she had not been receiving guests. He had sent her a note regarding tonight's party, and she had politely declined his invitation.
And tonight at the Sloanes' Annual Ball, she had avoided him until he felt as if he were always one step behind her as she flitted from one end of the room to the other, always safely nestled within a crowd. One kiss seemed to have raised her defen...ses higher than the walls of the Carolina Penitentiary. Now more than any time during their brief courtship, it was important he find a way around her barriers, for he planned on storming her defenses and capturing the prize.
Though his conscience twinged for a moment, Connor had every intention of compromising Alexandra and saving River Bend. There was no alternative. Without Mr. Halsted's proposal, he would certainly lose his home, and he was not willing to give up River Bend.
Alexandra would become his wife after tonight.MoreLess
And tonight at the Sloanes' Annual Ball, she had avoided him until he felt as if he were always one step behind her as she flitted from one end of the room to the other, always safely nestled within a crowd. One kiss seemed to have raised her defen...ses higher than the walls of the Carolina Penitentiary. Now more than any time during their brief courtship, it was important he find a way around her barriers, for he planned on storming her defenses and capturing the prize.
Though his conscience twinged for a moment, Connor had every intention of compromising Alexandra and saving River Bend. There was no alternative. Without Mr. Halsted's proposal, he would certainly lose his home, and he was not willing to give up River Bend.
Alexandra would become his wife after tonight.MoreLess
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