Page 47 (1/2)

“Had it not been for Henry’s involveet about Lord Fernall You’ve spent five years pining for a lost love Now you have found each other again you deserve to find sohed “But even ht”

Tristan thought so, too The niggling doubt in the back of his mind refused to be te sinister? What if he ignored his intuition and so untoward happened to Isabella?

“Have you heard any ru Henry Fernall?” Tristan had never been one to pay ossip

“He doesn’t gamble Well, we do not frequent the same establishments, and I have not heard tales of unpaid debt” Chandler pursed his lips “Mrs Forrester is his mistress Some say he is besotted with the woman, but I find he always has a look on his face that shows displeasure in s”

Relief flooded Tristan’s chest He had feared Henry Fernall’s intention was to make Isabella his efields? Unless he intended to use Highley Grange for another purpose

Chandler’s sharp and sudden intake of breath broke his reverie “Well, well” Chandler’s wide eyes focused on a point in the distance “It appears you are not the only one to return frohly transformed”

Tristan followed Chandler’s curious gaze, raising hi A vibrant burst of yellow caught his attention as a few gasps of surprise drifted through the charged air

“Most people believe yellow to be an ostentatious colour,” Chandler ht they had observed Isabella at the ests the wearer is rather pretentious and self-absorbed”

The smile on Tristan’s face as he watched Isabella approach, masked the sudden rush of lustful desire He had expected her to wear grey or some other equally dull colour With her delicate curves encased in the smooth satin, she sparkled with a vivacious sensuality The hairs at his nape sprung to attention The tiny receptors sent tingles and shivers shooting down his spine

“Are you not the least bit interested to hear more,” Chandler added in a bid to capture his attention

“Coive me your opinion”

Chandler folded his arms across his chest “I say it creates an air of exciteests a sensual vitality that robs a man of his breath”

It certainly did that The wo hot sunny days and lush suht wicked

“She is utterly captivating,” he said as his heart hammered in his chest

“Indeed,” Chandler agreed “Does she know that you’re still in love with her?”