The Hero by Carole Mortimer

Author:Carole Mortimer [Mortimer, Carole]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781914336126
Publisher: Carole Mortimer

Gideon wished he could say no to that question, but this morning he had seen a completely different side to the rakish but affable young gentleman Henlow chose to present in Society.

Gideon was currently so angry at the cruel way Henlow had spoken to his sister that he hoped the rich and widowed Lady Clara Faulks did return his interest. It might serve to bring that young man’s selfish ego down a peg or two.

Having once, several years ago, foolishly plowed that field himself—it was between Clara’s first husband and her second—Gideon knew that she would sexually devour young Henlow until she had sucked the very marrow from his bones. After which she would move on to another man foolish enough to have his eyes on her fortune.

Gideon had no interest in her fortune and, thank God, had had the presence of mind to refuse to meet privately with the woman again after that first time. The sex had been adequate, but certainly nothing Gideon wished to repeat.

But none of those thoughts answered Harry’s question. “I believe your brother is capable of killing, yes. He was a soldier, after all,” he added cautiously. “But cold-blooded murder is something else. Especially against a swordsman of Plymouth’s caliber.”

“Then it seems we will have to wait to know more until my father is well enough to answer your questions.” Harry pushed her plate away before standing. “I believe I shall go upstairs and rest now before I am needed to take over from my aunt again.”

Gideon also stood. “I will escort you.”

Her cheeks colored as she lowered her gaze. “Is that wise when we have already kissed once and have now admitted to liking each other?”

Gideon believed he had behaved the equivalent of wise—that is, cautious and aloof—all his adult life. It was time for him to behave with more spontaneity and purpose. Indeed, he ached to behave in that manner toward Harry.

To that end he offered his arm for her to take. “To hell with being wise,” he dismissed.

She gave him a glance from beneath lowered lashes before placing her lace-gloved hand on his forearm. “I agree.” She allowed him to escort her out of the room and toward the wide staircase.

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