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She laughed “Tell me, then: are countesses permitted such abandoned behavior in the bedroom?”

“Absolutely ’Tis a requiree”

“I see” Courtney’s shoulders were shaking “And are countesses per earl husbands repeatedly?”

“Without so much as a moment’s recovery time”

“Ah And are countesses—”

“Yes” Slayde covered herin quick, heated pants “Most definitely—yes”

“Very well, then,” Courtneyas Slayde hardened inside her “I suppose I’ll adapt”

“Slayde?” Courtney whispered, securely nestled in the warm circle of his arms

“Hmm?”

“Earlier, when you spoke about your confrontation with Morland, the sudd

en change in your perspective—what caused it?”

Slayde gathered her closer, gazing across the dis: you, the new depth of understanding your love has brought me…” A smile “And a very unusual cup of tea”

Courtney twisted about, raising up so she could make out Slayde’s expression “You went to see Mr Scollard”

“I did indeed”

“Oh, Slayde” She flung her arlad”