A Most Unusual Mistress (Rogue Scandals) by McAllan Raven

Author:McAllan, Raven [McAllan, Raven]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 9781771018319
Publisher: Breathless Press
Published: 2012-08-15T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIX

“They are plotting,” Ivo observed as they wended their way through the throng. “I can tell by the demeanor of Arabella. She is not so accomplished as Serena at hiding her thoughts.”

“I shudder to think at what. I have had enough shocks today, to either wish or receive more.” Ash smiled reminiscently. “Although to be fair, some of those shocks were rather, shall we say...thought-provoking.”

“Thought-provoking or cock-provoking?” Ivo inquired with obvious interest.

“Both,” Ash replied with a chuckle. “Ivo, may I ask you a personal question? As a true, longstanding friend?”

Ivo nodded. “Stand over here. Let our ladies plot awhile longer whilst you ask away.” Ash felt himself maneuvered toward an alcove. “So? What wish you to know?”

He hesitated, unsure how to begin. “You know I have need of a wife? Swore I would not be cuckolded like my papa, and therefore chose Adriana, who I felt sure would be dutiful and amenable?”

Ivo dipped his head in agreement. “I feel I know in which direction we are going with this conversation. You have realized she is neither?”

Ash looked at him in amazement. “And you know this how?” he asked menacingly.

Ivo laughed. “One only needs to look at her eyes. They have the same devilment in them as my ladies. Why do you think a wife who is a whore in the bedroom and a lady in the drawing room is not possible? I envy you. You can marry your heart’s delight, live with her openly. I, however, have to be circumspect. If I could marry both Serena and Arabella, I would. As I am unable to, I will wed neither. Or anyone else. Think of your good fortune, Ash. Do not blow it away. You have this opportunity. Take it. Marry your love and show her all she can enjoy.” Ivo smote him on the shoulders. “Come; let us rejoin the ladies before they have time to plot too much mischief.” He picked up the plates of delicacies they had chosen and handed one to a bemused Ash. Ash followed him slowly, his mind awhirl.

Ivo had called Adriana his love. Ash was brought up short. His cock was interested and engaged. Surely not his heart? He needed to think about that—later. They had reached the table where the ladies sat.

“So, my love, here is some repast for us.” Ashley handed a plate to Riana, wondering just what had made her so flustered.

“Thank you, my lord. Ah, marchpane, my favorite. Also champagne. I am spoiled indeed.” The waiter handed her a glass, and she smiled her thanks at him. “No strawberries, my lord? To dip in the champagne?”

He leant toward her. “Later, my love, I will introduce you to a much better way of tasting champagne. For now I suggest you sip it. Slowly.” For Adriana was gurgling and choking on her first sip. He patted her solicitously on her back. “Oh dear, did it go down the wrong way? ‘Tis bad when something does that.” He paused. “One needs to learn the correct way for anything to slide down your throat.

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