The Trouble with Love (The Mason Siblings Series Book 2) by Cheri Champagne

Author:Cheri Champagne [Champagne, Cheri]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Pandamoon Publishing
Published: 2017-01-31T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter 19

Charles nearly sagged with relief as he recognized Stevens’ voice. Turning, he faced the barrels of two very finely crafted pistols. His gaze rose to Stevens’ oddly golden eyes, before doing the same with Jones.

Charles spoke rapidly in fluent Spanish. “For God’s sake, lower your weapons.” He needed a conversation with these men, but it was information that was best left unknown to Bridget,

Stevens and Jones did as they were told, awareness dawning. Stevens spoke first, responding in Spanish with equal ease. “My apologies, Hydra. I did not know it was you.”

“If you did not recognize me, then my aim has been achieved.” He looked down into Bridget’s perplexed gaze, then returned his attention to the men. “We must speak quickly. I hadn’t the time to inform you upon my return from London, but this plot runs deeper than we had originally deduced. While the immediate threat of The Boss hangs over us, tactical and intelligence information—maps, lists, names and plans—have gone missing; their original owners murdered in their homes. Someone within the Home Office is working for the French, and I intend to discover who that man is.”

Stevens’ golden eyes hardened and Jones’ lips thinned.

“That is terrible news, indeed,” Jones responded. “We will assist in any way we are able.”

“Continue with our Stratagem F. Assign the men their tasks and contact me when you know more.”

“Of course, sir.” Jones gestured toward a nearby stall. “I have saddled your horse in preparation for your departure.”

“You have my thanks.”

His men saluted before departing the stables.

“What, pray tell, was that about?”

Charles put a hand to Bridget’s elbow and led her toward Riot’s stall. “Jones saddled Riot for our leave-taking.”

“If that were true, you could have spoken in English. What is going on, Charles?”

He stifled the urge to sigh. “I am afraid I cannot tell you, Bridget. Most especially not while we are still here.”

Thankfully Bridget nodded her understanding, though Charles was certain he would come to regret his curt comment.

“From this moment on,” Charles continued, his mien intent, “we are Spanish. If there is someone about, you must keep silent and allow me to speak for both of us. Our lives depend on this, Bridget; I must have your word that you will not speak or break character.”

She pulled her bottom lip between her teeth as she considered him. “Very well. I concede that for the purpose of our escape, I must bow to your expertise on disguises.”

With a curt nod, Charles turned to his horse’s stall.

Riot was, as Jones had said, saddled and ready for their journey. Charles fastened the saddlebags and Bridget’s small trunk to the horse, then mounted, assisting Bridget up to sit sideways across his lap.

Charles forced himself to ignore Bridget’s bottom shifting atop him and the arousal she stirred. He gripped Riot’s reins, and with a click and a small nudge, they were on their way to safety.

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