Johanna Lindsey - Reid Family 03 by A Rogue of My Own

Author:A Rogue of My Own [Own, A Rogue of My]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2012-02-05T15:02:44+00:00

When she was done hacking up what looked like no more than spit, he said drily, “How unpleasant.

Was that supposed to prove that you’re carrying my child?”

“You’re still an insensitive bore, aren’t you?” she said, then wiped her mouth. “That was the sway of the ship. While I do suffer morning sickness, I’m pretty sure I got rid of most of it before I stepped aboard. The strong odors of the river brought it on.” He could say one thing about Rebecca: she was consistent in sounding plausible. If he didn’t know better, it would be so damned easy to believe her, that’s how good she was at deception. Dealing with her had been a challenge he’d actually enjoyed—until she’d won. Which was why he was also furious with himself. She’d exploited the one thing he couldn’t control—his desire for her.

He still wanted her. He could deplore it, but he couldn’t deny it. She was the first woman he’d ever come across who was more adept at pulling the strings than he was.

“I must apologize,” she said, setting the chamber pot back on its stand. “I wasn’t expecting that to happen. But I’ll leave now, since we really don’t have anything more to discuss.” He raised a brow. “You’re impressing me again. Walking on water is one of your amazing skills?” Her eyes widened briefly, but then the doubting look showed up. “That isn’t even remotely funny.”

“You’re quite right, it isn’t, especially because this is the only cabin available on this ship. This isn’t a passenger ship, you know. The captain keeps this single cabin empty for emergencies only and charges a ridiculously exorbitant price for its use. I’m afraid I gave him the idea of renting it out the first time I needed a fast trip abroad.”

“I don’t believe a word you’re saying,” she replied huffily on her way to the door. “I don’t know why you’re trying to delay me, nor do I care, but it won’t work. Good-bye.” Rupert moved to the single stuffed chair to await her return. It was a comfortable chair. The captain had at least included some amenities that a nobleman would expect for the extortionate price he charged. The bed was a decent size and the sheets might not be as soft as the ones he was accustomed to, but they were clean. Even a small, round table and a chair were nailed to the floor for dining in case the trip across the Channel took longer than usual.

Rebecca was in high dudgeon when she returned, to go by the virulent glare that she directed at him. “This is unacceptable! I left a hack driver back on that dock who hasn’t been paid yet! I assured him I wouldn’t be long.”

Rupert shrugged indifferently. “Should have paid him.”

“And have him hie off and leave me stranded? I wanted to be sure he’d still be—”

“That’s the least of your worries, Becca, so stop going on about it.”

“I know that! My maid is going to be out of her mind with worry when I don’t return to the palace.

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