Pure Temptation
“Jack said, throwing back the covers and reaching for his trousers. “Show the man into the study. I’ll be with him directly.”
“Sweet Virgin, he knows you’re in here with me,” Moira wailed unhappily. “What must he think of me?”
“There isn’t much going on in this house that Pettibone isn’t aware of,” Jack said dryly. “Don’t worry, he’s the soul of discretion and completely faithful. I’m sorry our talk was interrupted, but this doesn’t let you off the hook. When I return, we will begin where we left off.”
Looking as presentable as he’d ever looked at such an ungodly early hour, Jack let himself out the door and into the hallway, where Pettibone stood waiting. “You say the messenger is from Cornwall?” Jack asked as Pettibone trailed after him down the stairs.
“Aye, that’s what he said. But I could get little else out of the man.”
“My cousin Ailesbury is in Cornwall. Perhaps he wishes me to attend his wedding, though ’tis rather late to summon me.
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