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Adrienne sprang to her feet Anything to escape his eyes, and coffee to boot

Betrayal shone in the Hawk’s eyes now

Lydia took Adrienne by the hand and started to lead her to the gardens

"I’ll brew the coffee, Mother," Hawk said to their backs "But see to it that Maery has Adrienne’s thingsAdrienne’s tightened almost imperceptibly "Are you quite certain, Hawk?" she asked stiffly

"You heard her She is couard her?"

"Very well"

"Where’s the Peacock Room?" Adrienne spun on her heel to face him

"On the third floor"

"Will I have it to myself?"

"As much of it as I don’t use ’Tis the laird’s cha with you--"

"I don’t recall asking you to--"

"You oversized, arrogant, conceited jackass--"

"Really, Adrienne, s," Lydia chastened

"No reflection on you, Lydia I really like you," Adrienne said politely Politeness deca your bed!"

"Not quite the topic to be bandying about over the dinner table, I’ll say," Tavis offered, scratching his head, a flush stealing over his cheeks