Wicked Nights With a Proper Lady by Tiffany Clare

Author:Tiffany Clare [Clare, Tiffany]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Romance, Regency, Historical, Fiction
ISBN: 9781250008022
Google: 4x6N-QLEcBkC
Amazon: 1250008026
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 2012-10-29T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

My dearest, my darling, and my most faithful readers, I have only the latest gossip about myself to share today. Can you believe someone is actively pursuing my identity and has gone to great lengths to reveal who the writer of your cherished Mayfair Chronicles really is? Herein lies a warning for my pursuer: Whatever it is you think you’ll accomplish, I’ll always be three steps ahead of you. I know who you are. I know all your faults … and I must say, it would be a great pleasure to expose you for the person you are.

The Mayfair Chronicles, July 25, 1846

Unable to wait outdoors, Leo stood outside his room hoping he hadn’t been wrong to believe she’d take him up on his offer. If anyone aside from Genny found him wandering the halls, he intended to make excuses about finding a book since he was having a sleepless night.

When her door finally opened, he stepped out of the shadows to reveal his presence, and placed a finger over his mouth in the general motion to remain silent. He held out his hand for her to take. She nibbled on her lower lip, gave him a thoughtful look before stepping forward and taking his proffered hand.

Leading her away from the main staircase, he took her through a paneled wall and down the servants’ stairs that led to the kitchens. Before opening the door, he whispered, “I’ve already been down to see if anyone was awake. We’re well alone but don’t speak until I give you leave to.”

She nodded. “Don’t lead me astray, Barrington. It would be disappointing to have trusted you thus far to have you betray me now.”

Hand at the small of her back, he pulled her in closer. “I always make good on my promises, Genny.”

Stepping up on the tips of her toes, one of her hands cupped his shoulder as she leaned into his ear. “Then do your best to ensure I don’t regret tonight.”

Quickly stepping away from her, knowing now was not the time to lay claim to her lips, he grasped her hand again and led her along the narrow path. Sliding the hidden door open, they made their way to the exit that led to the cook’s herb and vegetable patches. They ran hand in hand over the fields, both knowing that they needed to be as far from sight as quickly as was possible.

When they’d made it a safe distance from the house, he pulled Genny to a stop and released her hand. He started to untie his cravat.

“What happened to playing the perfect gentlemen?” She raised her brow, her eyes full of unconcealed pleasure.

“Live dangerously with me.” He leaned forward hoping she’d kiss him, but she took a step back, shaking her head.

“Just because you feel the urge to divest yourself of clothing, I will not follow suit.” She crossed her arms over her bosom and glared at him.

“I only seek to remove my cravat.” He tugged at the annoying strip of heavily starched material.

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