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“Well, the only one we haven’t been driven out of was barely habitable It would be nice to stop in a house I don’t have to leave again within a day or so”

“You need soly “It can be arranged”

“Can it?” she asked

He grinned “I ith the Star Elite We can do anything”

The only shadow lurking within her brilliantof happiness was the threat of theto avoid

“What about Chadwick?”

“He is being watched by ues for now It doesn’t matter how many more reinforcements he recruits, they will all be arrested before they can leave Edinburgh”

There was an air of satisfaction in his voice that made her look at hi her but suspected it was best he didn’t tell her What did matter was that he was there and cared just as deeply about her as she did about him

“Do you think ill be alright?” she asked a little warily

“What do you ht What makes you ask?” Barnaby murmured around the tender kisses he placed on her temple, cheeks and lips

“Well, we hardly know each other The first night we et on your nerves a lot,” she mused with a smile

Barnaby booh “I have to confess that you were very vocal but then if soht I think I would protest as well It wasn’t my best work, I can assure you”

Suddenly, all humour vanished He looked intently at her and waited for her to ain, I think it was my best work yet,” he whispered

Rose smiled at him After several moments of contented silence she turned her attention to where they were

“Just where are you taking me now?” she asked with a curious frown