The Virgin's Auction
“James ran his hand through his hair, uncaring it spoiled the carefully arranged Brutus over which his valet had laboured.
Should he cancel his proposed journey to the Cotswolds? Stephie would be pleased. She had thrown a minor tantrum over the absence from town, and only by threatening to suspend her allowance had he brought her to calm.
He could see the dark shadows under her eyes, the way she was becoming thin under the pressures of the Season. For all she enjoyed it – the bright flam...e of her spirit aglow – still she had too little moderation. She pushed herself to the limit to accept every invitation, every opportunity for pleasure. He did not want her to become ill.
No, the break was important, quite apart from the foolishness of altering his plans over one elusive woman.
But what a woman. He lounged back on the leather of the winged chair, staring broodingly at the fire in his study.MoreLess
Should he cancel his proposed journey to the Cotswolds? Stephie would be pleased. She had thrown a minor tantrum over the absence from town, and only by threatening to suspend her allowance had he brought her to calm.
He could see the dark shadows under her eyes, the way she was becoming thin under the pressures of the Season. For all she enjoyed it – the bright flam...e of her spirit aglow – still she had too little moderation. She pushed herself to the limit to accept every invitation, every opportunity for pleasure. He did not want her to become ill.
No, the break was important, quite apart from the foolishness of altering his plans over one elusive woman.
But what a woman. He lounged back on the leather of the winged chair, staring broodingly at the fire in his study.MoreLess
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