“Will had gone out again, then returned in just over an hour with the news that the Baronesa de Talandrina herself was throwing a fete that night—in honor of her esteemed visitor the duc du Bourge. The impulse to keep Rachel safe at home rose up fiercely within him. But du Bourge had been far closer to Salomé than to Sebastian, and he’d hardly approach if Sebastian hovered over her with his weapon drawn. Victoire de Laurent might keep to the shadows, but her followers weren’t half as clever as s...he. One of them—du Bourge or another—might yet blunder and cost the French dearly. So the constant throb of fear in his chest had to be ignored. By the time the moon rose, Sebastian changed into his evening clothes, and went to the kitchen to await Rachel. Evangelina and Rosa helped her into her best gown, and when she emerged, she was a glorious sight. They’d done her hair in a simple but fetching style—perfect for Salomé. But Sebastian rather preferred the sight of Rachel with fewer jewels, less trumpery.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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