Wagering for Miss Blake (Lords and Ladies in Love) by Hutton Callie

Author:Hutton, Callie
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Entangled, Scandalous, historical romance, hisrom, romance, historical, Callie Hutton, Wager; Forbidden love; Humorous; Spicy; Regency romance
Publisher: Entangled Publishing, LLC
Published: 2018-06-11T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Giles ran his hand down his face as he studied her. Now that he’d had her, there was no way in hell he would let her go. Stubborn woman though she was, he needed a way to push her in the right direction for him. For them.

Drawing on his memories of the competitive Suzanna he’d witnessed throughout the house party, he smiled as an outrageous plan presented itself. “How about a wager?”

She frowned. “A wager? Something written in the betting book at White’s?” She pointed a finger at him. “Don’t you dare do that.”

“No. I would never write your name at White’s or anywhere else. You’ve said you have a competitive streak. I have seen it a bit this week with the various games we’ve played. I’m suggesting a wager between you and me.”

He reached out and ran his knuckle down her cheek. She closed her eyes and breathed a soft sigh. He’d never seen a more beautiful sight than Suzanna after being well loved.

She shifted away from his touch and fussed with the collar on her wrapper. “What sort of wager are you proposing, then?”

He grinned, knowing she would take the bait. “’Tis a simple one. I wager that you will marry me—a man without a title.”

She shook her head. “No. I just explained that is not possible.”

In for a penny, in for a pound.

“Ah, that’s only one half. Not only will you marry me, but you will fall in love with me.”

Her lovely mouth dropped open, and he took the opportunity to cover her lips in a soft kiss that soon turned possessive and greedy.

Suddenly, he pulled back and leaned his forehead against hers, his eyes closed. The sound of their heavy breathing filled the air. He could have easily taken her again, but he needed to get himself under control. They’d been damn lucky no one had wandered by while they were in flagrante delicto just a few minutes ago.

“Do you accept my wager, Miss Blake?” His voice was raspy, dry, unlike his previous tone.

“No. I think the whole thing is silly.”

“Ah, I sense a bit of uncertainty. Perhaps fear that I will prevail?”

“You will not prevail, sir.” She studied him, and he could see the glimmer of interest in those very expressive eyes. “If I were to accept your challenge—I do love a good wager—what do I get when you lose?”

“Hmm. Well, since I do not intend to lose, it is irrelevant, but how about if I donate a thousand pounds to your favorite charity?”

Her eyes sparkled in the moonlight. “The orphanage?”

“Is that your selection?”

“Indeed, it is. I send money whenever I can. The children are in need of so many things. A thousand pounds would give them warm clothing, new shoes, and a better diet. I have oftentimes wanted to work there when I am in London, but Mother will not permit it.”

Based on her enthusiasm for the little tykes, he’d donate the thousand pounds once he’d won the wager anyway. But no need to tell her that now.

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