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Eliza scowled at hiht, so mind your manners” She snapped, in no way prepared to accept his rudeness “All we have to do is wait for him to return” She moved to one of the vacant tables and sat down on a stool al a snooty brow at hi to do est you exert a bit of patience – and wait”

She ignored the men was they stared at her for several athered around the table

Within arbled apology

“P-please do forgivethe parlour for dinner for you, when you are ready I’ll show you to your rooms now” He spun on his heel and took off for the stairs, leaving the weary group to lurch to their feet

Edward growled as he watched the wiry h the hounds of hell were at his heels He was about to ain

“What?” He asked, his pal”

Eliza rolled her eyes “You’ve terrified thehim a filthy look as she stalked past hiht if he made you sleep in the barn”

“He wouldn’t dare” Edward declared threateningly, eyeing the now eust

Eliza considered he was probably right Given Peter, Dominic and Sebastian all wore identical bad-telad they were leaving She cli to do about sleeping arrange to be paired with Edward, but she didn’t want to anger Edward bya room with him

She was frowning herself by the ti hallway lined with doors

She soon found herself standing in the last roo Edward close the door behind him with a thump She frowned, uncertain whether she should protest or not Turning towards the bed, she eyed the vast expanse of sheets and blankets with a frown

“If you think about getting into that bed covered in dust, then think again” Edwardinto the chair beside the bed with a grunt

“I can’t sleep with you again” The words were out before Eliza could call them back Inwardly she winced at her bold declaration and valiantly ignored the tell-tale burning in her cheeks

Edward quirked a brow at her, still disgruntled at the ease in which she had closed hihout the day

“I can’t believe I asked you to” He ht now I don’t have the energy to tugwith you; as delectable as you may be”