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“You intend to ride across the moors? After what happened?”

He waved an impatient hand “Isn’t there a road around it?”

“Yes, but it will take you many more hours”

“Ah…then I will just have to risk it Unless you can find uide, Francesca?” And he smiled

She read his mind “No,” she breathed

He peered at her, sensing a tangle of eo alone She was concerned for hi off on an adventure and she wanted to come, too

“Will you guide me?” he asked abruptly, to test his theory

“No!” she gasped, but the violence of her refusal only gave him more hope

“Why not? It will be fun, Francesca An adventure You like adventures, don’t you? You enjoy creating fantasies I can’t give you an escaped tiger, but I can give you a allop across the moors”

“I’ habit” But she sounded as if she’d already given in

He folded his ar like what you’re wearing now?”

Her, Mr Thorne?” Then her smile faded “You knehy I was dressed like this, didn’t you? How did you know?”

“Because I understand, Francesca I understand you”

I know you are living your life as so you are not, just like me

She stared beyond hierous man, Mr Thorne I shouldn’t be here with you You will be leaving to look “Do you promise?”