The Scoundrel's Wager by Laura A. Barnes

Author:Laura A. Barnes [Barnes, Laura A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-05-11T21:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

Over the next week, Devon courted Kathleen properly with their mothers’ approval. And Rory’s disapproval. Every day Devon took her on special outings amongst the ton. He would escort her to luncheons, bring flowers, and dance with her at every ball. His courtship, made known to every gentleman, didn’t go unnoticed. And every day Rory would speak his disapproval. Mama kept Rory from interfering, though it was only a matter of time before he would. If Rory didn’t come around before the two-week deadline, then he would deny Devon her hand. Kathleen had to convince Rory of her happiness.

Kathleen even stayed away from Belle’s. With the attention Devon bestowed upon her, she no longer needed to take revenge. Devon’s devotion filled her heart. He found ways for them to be alone where he would steal kisses and whisper how he wanted to make her his again. Every time Kathleen would blush, and he kept making scandalous comments. Their time together couldn’t be more perfect.

Even now, with Devon propped against the wall, waiting for her mother to join them, he regarded Kathleen with the exact same stare from when he last escorted them to the theater.

Kathleen asked, “You were never serious about your courtship with Dallis, were you?”

His seductive smile as he pushed himself off and strolled to her gave her his answer before Devon even spoke.

“No, my dear.”

He stole a kiss.

“You were in cahoots with my mother even then.”

“Yes, my dear.”

He stole another kiss.

“Why?”

“Why what?”

“Why did you court Dallis?”

“I owed your mother a favor, and she collected. Plus, I had my own agenda.”

“And what might that have been?”

“Why, to make you jealous, my dear.”

He stole another kiss before she could say humph.

“Did it work? Were you jealous, my love?”

Kathleen narrowed her eyes as he pulled her into his arms. Devon only laughed. Kathleen attempted to pull away, only for Devon to tighten his hold.

“Well, were you?”

This time Kathleen stole a kiss.

“Tremendously.”

Devon tried to steal another kiss, but Kathleen pressed a finger to his lips.

“Why did you owe my mother a favor?”

Devon traced her finger with his tongue. He couldn’t answer the question without divulging his deceit. Devon hoped to distract Kathleen with his seduction. He'd enjoyed immensely his week courting Kathleen. Their time together built their attraction to a higher level. Even though he desired to have Kathleen in his bed, strengthening their bond as a couple and giving her a courtship she deserved meant more. However, Devon grew impatient for Rory to accept him in Kathleen’s life. His former friend kept a tight grip on his hostility.

Kathleen’s eyes softened from his touch, her finger relaxing against his lips. He slowly sucked her finger into his mouth, causing Kathleen to gasp. When she pulled her hand away, Devon closed the gap and took her mouth under his. He kissed her with all the pent-up passion he'd suffered since making love to her. When Kathleen responded so affectionately, he wanted to whisk her away and say to hell with the play.

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