Julianne MacLean by To Marry the Duke

Author:To Marry the Duke
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

“Is that all? Because I have no reservations about making love to you for the sake of enjoyment, Sophia.”

For the life of her, she did not recognize the man before her. He was a complete stranger. “I don’t understand. Why are you acting like this?”

“I’m not acting like anything. You came here for sex, and I’m willing.”

“I didn’t come just for sex.”

“Well, I can’t make any promises beyond that, because I never intended to love you.”

Shock and disbelief forced the air out of her lungs. She felt as if he had slapped her. “I beg your pardon?”

He said nothing more.

Her voice broke as she stumbled over words. “Are you telling me you only married me for my money?”

“It wasn’t quite as mercenary as that. I wanted you when I proposed, Sophia, and I want you now.”

With a choking cry, she moved away from him. “I can’t believe you’re saying this.”

He followed her with his eyes. “You pushed.”

“I didn’t push. I just wanted to be with you.” Her shock erupted into anger.

“There’s nothing wrong with enjoying each other, as long as it doesn’t give you unrealistic expectations.”

“You tricked me. I thought you loved me.”

“I never said I did. Besides, how could I love you? I barely knew you. And what did you expect, coming to London and offering a colossal marriage settlement? You must have known you’d be snatched up for your money.”

“But not by you! The way you spoke to me…the way you looked at me…”

“I was courting you for your dowry, just like all the rest.”

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