The Devil Duke_A Nobility Love Triangle Romance by Tessa Bowen

Author:Tessa Bowen [Bowen, Tessa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Fig Leaf Press
Published: 2015-08-01T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Venice, Italy

The paparazzi caught sight of the unlikely couple as they boarded the private water taxi.

“Bloody hell,” the Duke muttered.

“Don’t worry, I won’t blow it. I know what I’m being paid for.”

Forcing a smile, Izzy allowed the Duke to take her hand as their picture was taken. As soon as the boat whisked them away from the hubbub of the crowd, she pulled her hand away and moved to the opposite side of the deck.

Her eyes were flat, her features drawn. She had not said a word to him on the plane ride over, nor had she made eye contact. The awkward situation between them had gone too far, and they both knew it. Still, he preferred to see her spitting mad. This wraith-like girl sitting across from him was a shadow of her former self. Gone was the feisty, shiny-eyed elf—and damn it all, if he didn’t miss her.

She had done very well at preserving the façade. It was this unfortunate falling in love business that had rattled her. Now she hated him and it was entirely his fault. Remorse gnawed away at him. He never should have trifled with her. She was far too young. She had kissed him first, but it had been his roving hands that had really gotten them into trouble.

Trevor snuck a sidelong glance at her as she leaned over the edge of the boat to get a better look at the stunning architecture. She gaped at the pink and yellow palazzos lining the Grand Canal.

Of course. Italy will bring the light back into her eyes.

If those dark orbs lit up on the Grand Canal then they widened to great, black pools when he handed her off the water taxi and led her through Piazza San Marco. He did not rush her nor did he speak. He had been to this city more times than he could count, but she was taking in the grandeur of Venice for the first time. Trevor wondered when he had last seen something that was entirely new to him—the day she had come crashing into his careful world, he supposed.

Everything about this girl was fresh and original. Her unguarded expressions drew him in. The way her eyes went liquid with wonder, the way her mouth relaxed in awe. He had never seen a face so open. She revealed herself unabashedly. He wanted to show her more—and he would, not only for her benefit, but for his as well. That face of hers was like poetry.

There were still no words exchanged between them as he led her into the splendid lobby of the Hotel Danieli. Employees fussed around the couple, showing them to their deluxe suite.

Finally she spoke. “We’re not sharing a room, are we?”

Trevor pushed open the door to an adjoining suite. “I’ve never had a woman look so relieved to not be sharing a room with me.”

“Yeah, well there’s a first time for everything.”

This was going to be a tough sell. He turned on the charm, giving her a courtly bow.

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