Too Wicked to Wed
“Thurlowe emerged wearing a satisfied smile. He passed by her without a word, intent on tucking a bulging purse—along with what looked to be a ball of misshapen lead—into his waistcoat pocket.
Cameron was a bit more forthcoming. “All is well,” he murmured. “The bullet came out cleanly. The Wolfhound won’t be waking any time soon, as Thurlowe thought it best to administer another dose of laudanum.” Taking her arm, he turned her away from the bedchamber door. “If you don’t mind me saying so, y...ou, too, look as though you could do with a medicinal draught. I have an excellent Amontillado sherry downstairs…”
Even if she had wished to do so, Alexa realized protest was futile. Like the ocean tides, Cameron Daggett exerted a subtle yet inexorable pull. It was impossible to resist. Caught in a silky, swirling current. And if rumor was true, she was not the only female to feel that way. It was said… Such musings were drowned by the soft splash of the wine.MoreLess
Cameron was a bit more forthcoming. “All is well,” he murmured. “The bullet came out cleanly. The Wolfhound won’t be waking any time soon, as Thurlowe thought it best to administer another dose of laudanum.” Taking her arm, he turned her away from the bedchamber door. “If you don’t mind me saying so, y...ou, too, look as though you could do with a medicinal draught. I have an excellent Amontillado sherry downstairs…”
Even if she had wished to do so, Alexa realized protest was futile. Like the ocean tides, Cameron Daggett exerted a subtle yet inexorable pull. It was impossible to resist. Caught in a silky, swirling current. And if rumor was true, she was not the only female to feel that way. It was said… Such musings were drowned by the soft splash of the wine.MoreLess
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