Too Scandalous to Wed by Alexandra Benedict

Author:Alexandra Benedict [Benedict, Alexandra]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: Romance
ISBN: 9780061754470
Google: 8QqIgHo6HyEC
Amazon: 0061170437
Barnesnoble: 0061170437
Goodreads: 1928451
Publisher: Avon
Published: 2007-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

“And why not?” demanded Peter.

“Because she tried to seduce me! Trick me into matrimony!”

Peter snorted. “Well, you didn’t give her much choice in the matter, now did you?”

Sebastian blinked. He had not expected his brother to say that.

“You’re stubborn, Seb. The girl was in love with you. You were acting the pigheaded fool, so what other choice did she have but to seduce you?”

Sebastian murmured, “I can’t believe I’m hearing this.”

“She risked everything, Seb, to be with you. She went to see a courtesan, for heaven’s sake! She put her reputation in jeopardy, her very heart and soul. And all because she believed you were worth the risk.”

“That was her foolish mistake.”

“Do you really believe that, Seb? Or are you just being a stubborn ass?”

Sebastian growled. “Get out, Peter, before I wring your neck.”

He scoffed. “Don’t play bully with me, Seb. I’ll match you growl for growl.”

Devil take it, what was the matter with Peter? Always the more docile, accommodating brother, he rarely encouraged a confrontation. He certainly never started one!

Sebastian rubbed his aching brow. “What the deuce do you want from me, Peter?”

“Sober and hitched to Henrietta.”

“That does it.” Sebastian sprang to his feet, wavered, and hit the floor again, clutching his throbbing head.

“Bloody hell.”

Peter tsked. “Pull yourself together, Seb. The wedding will be on Twelfth Night.”

“Like hell!”

“I’m off to fetch the marriage license myself.”

Sebastian growled, “You treacherous son of a—”

“What are you afraid of, Seb?”

Sebastian glared at his pestering kin, moving around in circles. “Stand still, damn it!”

“I am,” Peter said dryly.

Sebastian humphed.

“Well, Seb?”

Peter folded his arms across his chest. He looked so much like Father when he did that, all officious and stern. It sent a shiver down Sebastian’s spine.

What the devil were they talking about again? “Well what, Peter?”

“Why are you afraid to be with Henrietta?”

“Rot!” He snorted. “She’s a wily flirt and I don’t want her for my wife. How do I know she didn’t show that letter all over Town, just to trap me into marriage? She could have come back to the catacombs, after I’d passed out, and stolen the letter from my pocket.”

Peter snorted. “I think I can assure you she did no such thing.”

“I wouldn’t put it past the devious chit…And why are you so sure she’s innocent?”

Sebastian gripped the bed for support, struggling to stand. But he failed and dropped onto the mattress.

“Because the girl hates you.” Peter walked over to the armchair and collected his gloves. “No one is happy about the approaching wedding, Seb. Least of all Henry. She did not orchestrate this scandal, I assure you.”

Sebastian wasn’t prepared for the stroke of pain that lashed across his chest at Peter’s words.

Peter slipped on his gloves. “You made quite an impression on the girl at the abbey, I understand. She doesn’t give a fig whether you live or die anymore. Bravo, brother!”

Despite the pang in his breast, Sebastian gritted, “Good.”

“I’m glad you think so.” Peter moved to collect his greatcoat. “Now about the wedding…”

“Blast it, I haven’t agreed—”

“Are

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