The Bargain by Mary J. Putney

Author:Mary J. Putney
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
Published: 2011-03-10T23:00:00+00:00

Jocelyn had been correct in saying that the gazebo was a delightful place to read in the heat of a summer afternoon, but David wasn’t looking at his Morning Chronicle. Instead he gazed at the roses and remembered how Jocelyn had looked that morning when they had walked together. Simply dressed and with bright tendrils of hair catching the sun, she’d been deliciously happy and relaxed.

Knowing it was time to test her feelings, he’d raised the issue of having a real marriage—and her expression had changed instantly to that of a vulnerable, haunted young girl. He’d been trying ever since to understand her reaction. She hadn’t been offended. Surprised, yes, even shocked, but there had been something else.

Fear? Surely he was wrong about that. But whatever had shadowed her eyes, it was not the expression of a woman who was in love with one man and must regretfully tell another suitor that he was unsuccessful. Her objections came from some deeper, more mysterious source.

He’d had to fight the impulse to draw her into his arms and tell her that she would always be safe with him. Such a gesture would have been utterly wrong, so he had lightened the mood and been rewarded with her smile.

Winning her would be like coaxing a butterfly to land on his hand. Patience, gentleness, and perhaps a prayer or two would be required.

Would that be enough? He could only hope, and pray.

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