Some Like to Shock by Carole Mortimer

Author:Carole Mortimer [Mortimer, Carole]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: C429, Kat, Extratorrents
ISBN: 9780263897999
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2012-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Benedict kept his gaze hooded when Genevieve returned alone to the salon some few minutes later, her guests having now all departed—no doubt some of them discussing his own arrival and continued presence in Genevieve’s home!

Gossip was, and ever would be, something Benedict deeply abhorred—possibly because of some of the ridiculous, and scandalous tales, which had followed the unusual death of both his parents—but he doubted Genevieve would feel the same disregard he did …

She was only newly arrived back into society, after her years spent in the country, and much as Benedict had disliked intensely having William Forster question him in regard to his own friendship with Genevieve, it was an indication, at least, of the gossip which was already circulating amongst the ton regarding the two of them.

As he was only too aware, Genevieve could be quite determined in her quest for fun and adventure, sometimes without thought for her own reputation. Indeed, it was one of the reasons he had felt he had no choice but to offer to escort her to Vauxhall Gardens; left to her own devices, Genevieve was more likely than not to call on the services of a bounder like Suffolk, and so embroil herself in a scandalous tangle which could result in her total exclusion from society.

But Benedict knew it was not the only reason he had escorted her to Vauxhall Gardens …

Nor was it the reason he was here again today, after telling himself it would be far better, for both of them, if he were to stay well away from the temptation Genevieve Forster constantly presented to him whenever the two of them were together.

Because he wanted her, to such a degree that Benedict found he could think of little else. To the point that he really felt he had no choice—if he ever wanted to sleep at night again!—with regard to seeing her again today.

Worst of all, he acknowledged that his desire for Genevieve was becoming a weakness. And it was a weakness that his enemies could—and surely would—exploit to the full, if they were to realise it existed; indeed, Devereux had clearly given the impression that he already suspected as much at Carlton House. Ergo, the weakness had to be dealt with and then dismissed.

Genevieve had to be dismissed.

Not so easily done when she now crossed the room with her usual graceful elegance, having removed the lace shawl from about her arm whilst out of the room, so that she was now able to hold out both her hands to lightly clasp his. ‘It really is so good to have you here again, Benedict.’

He closed his eyes briefly to shut out the effect of the warmth shining in the blue of her eyes. This woman knew no subtlety, played none of the games which other women seemed to so enjoy, but instead blurted out exactly how she felt. About everything, it seemed. And it was as disconcerting as it was refreshing.

Benedict gave a smile as he opened his eyes.

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