De Warenne Dynasty 09 - A Dangerous Love by Brenda Joyce

Author:Brenda Joyce [Joyce, Brenda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Provided by pisces_abhi @ ebookdownloadsforfree.blogspot.com, The de Warenne Dynasty; A Dangerous Love; Brenda Joyce
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Perhaps he will ask you to dance.”

“First, I do not want to dance with Montgomery. Second, I don‟t give a fig about suitors and

you know it!” She closed her eyes, and then gave in. “Frankly, I wish to be St Xavier‟s friend.

He is in need of one.”

Her father paled. “You are so naive. A man like that does not have female friends. A

friendship will lead to one place. In this instance, you must trust my experience.”

She stiffened. “Will you now tell me who I am allowed to be friends with?”

He became still. “Of course not.”

“Thank you. I am aware of his reputation,” she added. It would be so much easier to discuss

Emilian if she hadn‟t already betrayed Cliff‟s trust. “I will be careful.”

“Darling.” Amanda appeared at Cliff‟s side, smiling, but her green eyes were wide with

concern. They darted between father and daughter. “How can you be arguing on such a

beautiful night? Come dance with me.”

“In a moment, Amanda,” he replied. “Ariella, please heed this one warning. He doesn‟t want

friendship from you—and I am certain he is dangerous. You will be in over your head.”

She shivered. She was already in far more deeply than she had ever imagined. “I promise to

be prudent and cautious.”

Grimacing, Cliff started away with his wife. Ariella sagged with relief, watching as her

stepmother took his hand and tugged him to the dance floor. She hated deceiving her family,

but she couldn‟t regret what had happened.

Feeling his stare, she glanced across the room.

Emilian stood amidst the crowd, yet he was obviously alone and utterly apart from everyone.

Their gazes instantly locked. She wanted to tell him that these people were hateful, that her

father was only protecting her, and that she was his friend, no matter what, but she didn‟t

dare go over to him.

“Would you care to dance?”

She turned to face a portly, pale blond man, a few years older than herself. It was hard to

smile. “I am sorry, I have two left feet. You truly do not wish to dance with me…sir.”

He bowed. “To the contrary, Miss de Warenne, it would be an honor to dance with the

loveliest lady in the room.”

His regard was piercing, but it was not sensual or bold. She was about to insist that she could

not dance, and offer up another excuse, when he smiled and said, “How remiss of me. I have

not introduced myself. Robert St Xavier.” He bowed.

Her pulse sped. Was this Emilian‟s brother? He was close to Emilian‟s age, but they did not

share any resemblance. She smiled. “I would love to dance—if you will ignore me when I

tread upon you.” She held out her hand.

He laughed. “It is impossible to ignore a beautiful woman.”

He led her onto the floor and she turned into his embrace. She was certain he did not find

her very attractive; his words were spoken as if by routine. Bemused, Ariella said, “You dance

well, sir.”

“As do you.” He smiled, studying her closely.

“Do you also reside at Woodland?” Too late, she hoped she had not given anything away.

“I reside in London, Miss de Warenne.

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