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Josiah leaned toward her, whispering in her ear
“He’s a spy, you know,” he said softly His breath brushed against her cheek and she shivered The tip of his tongue flicked out, tracing her earlobe so softly that she hardly realized he touched her at first She quivered even as she willed herself not to respond
“He pretends to be a sovernment If he knew you knew that, he’d have to kill you”
She tried to pull away from hi her securely so she couldn’t move His insidious whispers continued
“He’s also a friend of the E of the Imperial court He’s bedded hundreds of woive him their husbands’ secrets
How much room do you think has in his life for someone like you?”
With that, he pulled away froaze
She looked across the table to see the wouidly Her eyes, so deep and rich and brown, gazed back at Giselle There were secrets in that gaze Her touch on Jerred seemed possessive, as if she knew she owned hilad you’re enjoying Celia,” Josiah said smoothly He turned back to Giselle “She’s always been his favorite He likes those tall, dark types”
Giselle gritted her teeth and nodded her head What had she done to deserve this? All she wanted to was a decent, regular job so she could get back on her feet This si after you as well, Jerred,” Josiah continued “I promised her she could have you
Of course, that was before I searched your ship I’ her once I’m done with you now I really wasn’t very pleased hat I found there”
Giselle looked to Jerred quickly, suddenly afraid
“I have no idea what you’re talking about,” he replied lightly “There’s nothing on my ship that should concern you”
“Oh, really?” Josiah said, his tone growing harsh “I find that interesting, because in one of your encrypted databanks there was a detailed scheest ships in my fleet
Why would you want infor to hear his explanation She had no idea why he ood reason Josiah didn’t seem very pleased about the situation at all
Jerred didn’t reply, though Instead he sat up and pulled Celia against hi it to her throat
Everyone froze, and Celia gave out a low , and the ain