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"It may have been mentioned once or twice"

She didn’t pull away, so he brushed his lips over hers, nibbling on the full lower lip he adored In seconds, it was his hunger that was spiking

"Sadly, our rooms are not ready yet," he said "Otherwise, I’d steal you away for a private conference before our ht"

"A private conference? Is that necessary?"

"Very necessary, Dr O’Dea" He spoke against her lips, teasing hertouches and heated breaths "It’s i this su the rush of servants and security that bustled through the hallway He pulled her closer, pressing his body into hers

"A single s had fallen

"Indeed Coordination is key We’ll need to work very, very closely throughout any negotiations Proper discourse is vital"

"Discourse? I’m not sure the discourse you’re interested in is proper at all"

The corner of his mouth lifted "Nonsense I as"

"You consual You’ll have to check the local regulations"

He’dto escape Bloody hell, he’d rohen the fluttery human cleared her throat behind hi her lip to hold in a laugh while he cursed under his breath

"Yes, Judith?"

"Mr Ramsay has requested that you join him for a drink in the billiards room of the main house when you’re able"

He frowned "I have to travel for a ht," he told Anne "I should ets too late"

She nodded "Fill me in later? I believe Gemma has a shop or two she said would open for us I don’t want to delay choosing a wardrobe I’ will need to be tailored"

Murphy ran a hand just under her ribs and down her waist, spreading his fingers over the full curve of her hip "Buy some suits like the one you first wore to Dublin You looked stunning in it"

"I’ll see what I can do"

"In red"

"Bossy"

"And appropriate dresses Or inappropriate ones Either will do I want to take you out while we’re here"

The hunger touched her eyes again, so he stole a kiss before he turned to Judith

"Judith, this is Dr O’Dea Please see to her needs while I a with Mr Ramsay"