Mary Jo Putney’s Lost Lord Bundle: Loving a Lost Lord, Never Less Than A Lady, Nowhere Near Respectable, No Longer a Gentleman & Sometimes A Rogue by Mary Jo Putney

Author:Mary Jo Putney
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kensington
Published: 2009-07-06T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 26

Kiri was yawning when Mac returned to the carriage. As they started back to Exeter Street, she asked, “What happens to Clement now?”

“He was locked in a cell. As soon as Kirkland arrives, the interrogation will begin.” Which meant Kirkland would have another night without sleep. Mac knew from experience that his friend’s endurance was impressive. But every man had his limits.

After a long pause, Kiri asked, “Torture? Thumbscrews, the rack, hot irons on the soles of the feet?”

“Certainly not as a first resort.” Mac frowned. “Torture probably wouldn’t do much good. Clement seemed aware of the hazards of his occupation. I don’t think he would break easily.”

“That was my impression. “

“I’ll join the interrogation in the morning.” He looked at her, unable to see her expression in the darkness of the carriage. “Do you wish to come also?”

“Am I needed?”

“No. You’ve provided the identification. No more is required of you. Unless you want to come?”

“I think I will stay inside and write letters and make perfume until we venture out tomorrow evening.” She sighed. “Tonight brought home that this is not a game. Because of me, a man is imprisoned and might die. It’s . . . sobering. Very cold-blooded compared to injuring or killing in self-defense.”

“It’s the nature of this work. The enemy seeks intelligence about us, we seek to counter them. It’s a great chess game.”

“I think assassination is in another category,” she said. “Stealing information is one thing. Stealing lives another.”

“I agree.” Though stolen information could end up costing many lives. “Particularly the lives of sixteen-year-old girls.”

“Which is where we come in.” She took his hand.

Mac interlaced his fingers with hers, glad for her touch. “If Clement tells us who the other conspirators are, this could be over in a day or two.” And then Lady Kiri Lawford could go back to her life, and he could return to his. Alone.

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