A Scandalous Proposal by Julia Justiss

Author:Julia Justiss
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises
Published: 2000-01-28T16:00:00+00:00

At midmorning, after he’d forced himself to down a Spartan breakfast and tea that might as well have been hemlock, Evan went to check on Andrea. He found her still abed, pale, but awake and composed.

“I’m glad you stopped by before leaving for Horse Guards, Evan. I wanted to thank you for…” She swallowed hard. “Well, for everything. I hate to ask anything more, but—could you take me home?”

Despite his own anguish, her distress moved him. “Of course, Andy. As soon as you feel strong enough.”

“I’m ready, whenever you can break away. I want—I need to be home.” She bit her lip, obviously struggling for control. “Maybe then I won’t be so afraid.”

He came to the bed and took her in his arms. “Don’t be afraid, Andy. I’ll take care of you.” Recognizing the moment, he sucked in a breath and made himself say the words. “I’d like to take care of you always. Will you marry me?”

She pushed herself back and studied his face.

“Are you sure, Evan?”

Evading that question, he said, “I already asked you once, you’ll remember.”

A smile lightened her face. “By the lake at Wimberley years ago. You made me a wedding ring out of daisies.”

“Yes. But you haven’t given me an answer.” His heart beat faster with crazy hope she might refuse.

“I’m sorry I’m so weak.” Was it an apology? She smiled again, tremulously. “If you’re truly sure you want me, then yes, of course I’ll marry you.”

The words struck his heart like a deathblow. Numbly he took her hand and kissed it. “You honor me,” was all he could manage in reply.

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