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Michael still had not forgiven Richard for taking Alexandra fro circuh lord was not responsible for all of his actions during that tie, and she wishes to exaeling treatry she had been with Richard’s seneschal, who had tried to bond with Alex while she was being held hostage "I think I will have a ith Korvel before she sees hiold and green splendor of the suite, and the breathtaking view of the gardens, the hedges and flowers of which had been arranged and trimmed into symmetrical perfection "Michael will love it"
"He favors these rooms, so I reserve them for him whenever I know he is to visit us Now, there is bloodwine in the lounge cabinet over there, and a supply of plase If you needthe candles and blew out the taper’s flaht want some privacy for your injections"
Alex felt a little embarrassed "I see someone called ahead about my quirks"
"In truth it was Lord Treht need, my lady I only wished you to feel coentle smile "Your lord did tell mine that you have never before visited London I would be happy to show you our city"
"I’m not much of a tourist, but I would like to have a look around while I’m here," Alex said
"If you enjoy art, there is the National Gallery Van Gogh’s Sunflowers and Turner’s Temeraire are but two of the treasures in its collections If you prefer to shop, there is Church Street for antiques, Kings Road for boutiques, Knightsbridge for Harrods, or Covent Garden for fanciful things"
"Michael is kind of the shopper in this relationship" The thought of browsing through stores made Alex’s hands itch for her medical case "I’m much happier in a lab or a treatment rooale Museuave her a shrewd look "You rerinned "You knew Flo?"
"We met on several occasions when Geoff and I were involved in the war effort," Braxtyn said "Lady Florence inspired me to no end She did not care for as appropriate, only for as right and just That spirit and determination created a marvelous aura around her; one you could almost feel when in her presence After she returned fro in Crimea, even the queen did not dare to cross her"
Alex frowned "I don’t think I strike fear into anyone’s heart I’m too short Annoyance, now that I have totally covered"
"You needn’t worry, e will be staying on the opposite side of the mansion"
Alex sat down on the sumptuous master bed "Do you think anyone would notice if I stay in here for the next teeks?"
"I would" Braxtyn came to sit beside her "Richard’s tresora does not care for neurs’ ladies do not attend le conseil supérieur, but stay in town to shop and amuse themselves If you do not coements with Navarre and hide the inkwells and quills froarden," Alex said "I’d put hiht I was ready for this tribunal thing, but I can already feel ine" Braxtyn patted her hand "The seigneurs argue, Richard listens, he takes a vote, and then things are decided and everyone returns to their homelands" She stood "Coreat many bothersome questions about yourself and America I particularly adore your science-fiction shows Do you happen to follow Battlestar Galactica on the telly?"
Alex was so busy filling in Braxtyn on the latest season of Capricans versus Cylons that she didn’t pick up on the distinctive scent of cherry tobacco until she alure in the hall
"Jesus Christ"
"Not a personage for whoenerally mistaken" The voice that caain, Dr Keller"
Alex felt like swatting hi, Richard?" She heard Braxtyn take in a quick breath behind her "Don’t worry, Lady Brax His high lordness is used to my mouth He had to listen to it for a couple of months after he kidnapped hts of which have yet to fade froloved hand "As it happens, I have ht Like Kevin rabbed his hand before he drew it away and turned it over Instead of the modified mitten he once wore to conceal the fact that his hand had love with five fingers "At least the treat" She reached for the edge of his hood to push it back
"They are" Richard caught her fingers "My modesty, however, insists that you conduct your examination later, perhaps in my chambers"