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Julian's property was every bit as wonderful as Aurora's cursory inspection had proain, this was the first tirounds were arden and several acres ofthe stone manor But the vieas spectacular even froround, the waters of the Channel stretching below as far as the eye could see

"Can alk a bit before we go in?" Aurora dee came to a halt

"Of course"

The words were scarcely out of Julian's e door and leapt out, nearly knocking down one stunned footman in the process

Chuckling, Julian joined her, issuing a few instructions to his driver and foot her precisely where she wanted to go: down the tiny winding path that led to the water

When they reached the sandy strip along the shore, Aurora rushed forward, nearly giddy with excite you said and e where the waves of the Channel broke gracefully, drenching her slippers and the heoith their foaend-seeker's dream"

"I thought you'd like it" Julian grinned, clearly enjoying her exuberant reception

"Like it? I love it!" I out the wet muslin

"I don't think that will help The gown is ruined"

Aurora laughed, letting the soggy ain, it was ruined hours ago—by you"

"Is that a co look

"No, you arroganther eyes so she could study thesharply into a second wing that sloped backward toward the shelter of the cliffs "The house is larger than I originally thought"

"Too large?" Julian wrapped his arms about her from behind

"No Perfect"

"Good Then, would you like to go inside and meet the staff?" He nuzzled her neck "Or shall I i you up to bed?"