Scheming with My Duke (Linked Across Time, #9) by Dawn Brower

Author:Dawn Brower
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Duke, second chance, frineds to lovers, enemies to lovers, psychic
Publisher: Monarchal Glenn Press
Published: 2018-02-06T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVEN

Brandon followed behind Serenity as she headed toward their room at the inn. He wasn’t entirely sure if she knew where she was going or had stormed off in a fit of rage. He couldn’t wait to get her alone and interrogate her. There was more going on in that little scene they’d left behind them then the minx wanted him to be aware of. He’d suspected as much when he’d approached them, but the more the two women spoke he became even more certain of it. He’d been working clandestine meetings long enough to puzzle through them without much aid.

Serenity pushed open a door and rushed inside their room. When had she figured out where they were sleeping? Probably when he’d been engrossed in his brandy and conversation with Killian. He’d ask her about it later. There were more important things he wanted answers too at the moment. She stopped in the middle of the room and screamed.

“Couldn’t hold it in any longer?” he asked sardonically.

She spun around and met his gaze. Her mouth fell open with surprise. She sighed and then said, “I didn’t realize you were there.”

“I gathered as much,” he said, closing the door behind him as he entered the room. “You should learn to be a bit more circumspect, my dear. Always be aware of your surroundings and definitely make sure the door is secured before letting your indiscretions out.”

“I’ve nothing to hide,” she declared flippantly. “No need for caution of any kind on my part.”

She sounded—sincere. Brandon studied her for a moment, deciding how to proceed. Serenity was hiding something; he’d bet his life on it. Something about her encounter with Killian’s Miss Byrne wasn’t right. He’d bet they were very familiar with each other. Serenity didn’t realize the thin ice she treaded on. When Brandon was done with her, he’d have the truth of the matter. Slowly, he untied his cravat and stalked forward. If she wanted to play, who was he to deny her? This had been a long time coming, and fighting it had come to an end.

“My dear,” he said as he pulled his cravat away from his neck and twisted it in his hands. “I fear I must disagree with you on that.”

Serenity took a step back. She licked her lips and glanced down at his cravat. He almost laughed in triumph at her harried gaze as she took another cautious step backward. She’d pushed him for far too long, and he’d decided to let his inner beast out. He couldn’t wait to have her at his mercy.

“Whatever you’re planning,” she told him, taking another step backward, “isn’t happening. I won’t allow it.”

Brandon grinned wickedly. He couldn’t recall the last time he’d been this excited or had fun of any kind. Hell, he couldn’t recall ever being this carefree. His entire life had been one serious moment bleeding into the next. This woman before him gave him something he’d never had and probably wouldn’t find with anyone else. The chance to be free and enjoy life—it was a gift he never dreamed he’d have.

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