Enemy's Kiss by Jun Kristi

Author:Jun, Kristi [Jun, Kristi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2015-05-12T07:00:00+00:00

Michael’s suspicion was on full alert now. Emma wanted to leave. Was he wrong about her intentions? Of course he had no legal right to order her to stay with him. Not unless she was carrying his child, but he was not about to bring that up with Tomkin present.

What was this gut feeling that kept tugging at him? He’d hope to God, he was wrong about Tomkin. He’d been a mentor and his superior for nearly a decade. The consequences of accusing someone like him of crimes he wasn’t guilty of would be a crime in itself.

“As much as I’d like you to come with me, Emma, I need you here—for now. I’ve already inquired about the English woman who married the French sleeper spy. It seems she was an only child and both her parents died just after their daughter married the spy at Gretna Green. I checked her family records and she does have an aunt on her father’s side still living in Marseille. I’ve made arrangements to travel there, and with a little luck she may help us solve this case.” Tomkin put on his top hat and yanked his gloves on. “I will write as soon as I discover anything of use.”

After Tomkin departed, Emma was shown to the guest room. Blackthorn, Roberts and Michael gathered in the library. Michael informed the duo of the events that had transpired before arriving at Chatham Hall, but he kept his own doubts about Tomkin to himself for the time being.

“I don’t have long,” Roberts said. “The butler will notice I’m missing.”

Blackthorn watched Michael. “Come, what are you not telling us? Do you suspect we have a traitor amongst us?”

Michel disclosed the information he just learned from Tomkin to the two of them.

Blackthorn leaned back on the couch, sipping brandy. “There are talks of Napoleon’s escape in the streets. Do you think he may have recruited a sympathizer in London?”

“I’m sure the former dictator would like nothing more than to have his throne back,” Roberts said.

“My distant cousin in France informs me there may still be Napoleon sympathizers and former spies embedded in English Society. Napoleon was questioned and he insists this is ludicrous and that all of his “soldiers” bled for their cause and died at the hands of the greedy English.” Blackthorn paused, watching the two men.

Michael said, “I’m sure that’s what he’d say. For now, Emma and I will remain here.”

Roberts stood. “If we’re done, I’ll go check on the prisoner before I return to my duties.” When Michael nodded, Roberts took his leave.

Blackthorn set his glass down. “So tell me,” he said. “Have you forgiven Emma?”

Michael shifted uncomfortably in his seat. “There is nothing to forgive.”

“Ah, but I must disagree, my friend,” Lord Blackthorn put his brandy glass on the table in front of him. “I know you will tell me this isn’t any of my business—”

“You’re quite right. It’s none of your business.”

“I think with all the years we spent together in the bloody war and me saving your damned arse on multiple accounts, I think you can indulge me a little.

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