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“Yes, sir”

Clearly, Bower had prior knowledge of this secret e as he did not take receipt of a note, but merely inclined his head and left the room when dismissed by his master

Mr Daventry gestured to the door “We will leave via the garden Will you be waraze drifted to the neckline of her dress He didn’t wait for a response but snatched the tartan blanket froback chair and thrust it at her “Cover your hair It’s so vibrant it’s sure to catch a man’s eye”

It came as a shock to hear concern in his voice

More of a shock to hear a hint of admiration

Sybil took the blanket and draped it over her hair like a shawl Theby the hour escorted her through the servants’ quarters and into the garden

“You accuseto keep his fast pace “Sneaking out of the back gate is the most predictable means of escape”

“Who said we are sneaking out of the back gate?”

“Oh! As we’re arden, I assumed—”

“I’veprecautions, Miss Atwood Trust me When it comes to your safety, I have the situation under control”

Chapter Four

Hellfire!

Lucius pasted a confident grin With assured strides, he led Sybil Atwood to the suh his heart hammered in his chest, and his mind whirled in turmoil

Miss Atwood’s prying would be the death of hihter didn’t shoot hi the woman who placed herself in perilous situations, he would expire from the effort it took to keep his real emotions at bay

At least twice in the space of thirty uard slip He had watched her intently, drooling like a randy schoolboy as she slipped the cloak off her shoulders Like the ht, hisa ravishing on top of his any desk