“Yet people, some cross, some curious, still edged aside as the tall figure forged a path through the crowds.Lucy, although she hadn’t seen him for some years, recognised the earl at once. His hair, swept back from his strong angular features, was as thick as ever and, save for a few greying streaks about the temple, just as black. His dark, half-lidded eyes held the same cruel glint, and the arrogant sneer had not faded from his lips. Along the right side of his face ran a thin scar, a silver l...ine following his jaw and dipping an inch or so into his neck. Any other man would have worn a beard. But Marldon didn’t; he had only neatly clipped sideburns. He knew the power of that mark.Octavia crackled open her fan and slipped away with a murmured excuse. Marldon moved towards Lucy, his stride confident, his gaze purposeful.‘Mrs Singleton,’ he said in a voice that was menacingly soft. He took her gloved hand in his and touched a kiss to her fingertips, his eyes never once straying from hers.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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