Page 56 (1/2)

Mr Chandler oozed charisma A man with his voracious appetite would kno to please his wife “The quiet ones are often the o to protect what is hers”

He raised a quizzical brow “And how far would you go to protect e have?”

In an instant, the air about them pulsed with a sensual intensity

She s what heI would not do for you” She aze, conveyed a lifetime’s worth of love

He seemed pleased with her answer, yet she knew he all he wanted was to hear a more definitive declaration

“Then know that I feel the same” There was a moment of silence before Tristan rubbed his di does disturb ”

“Are you still referring to the incident with Miss Ser, “or to the hauntings, the suspicious deaths or your mother’s plot to ruin our lives?”

“It all sounds so unbelievable when you say it like that No, I was referring to the incident with Miss Soas torn at the shoulder She said a gentleman accosted her” He removed his hat, placed it on the seat next to him and scratched his head “There is no doubt own?”

“Whoever he was, I suspect your mother paid him handsomely in return for his assistance” Indeed, there were a handful of ambled away their souls on the turn of a card “With some persuasion, I am sure your mother will reveal his identity And no doubt Mr Chandler will have so to say about the matter”

Tristan cradled his head in his hands “Damn it all I cannot help but feel responsible for what happened What if it ends in disaster? Two lives ruined, and for what?”

It was not like him to have such a cynical approach

“And what if it is theof them,” she said with an air of confidence “From your earlier account, they seearden” Yes, Mr Chandler was reckless, but she was convinced Miss Sive them our support and help in any e can”

“We?” His eyes twinkled with the boyish charm she so loved “Does that mean you intend to see more of me?”

His words roused various lascivious ihs made her shiver “I should like to see a lothe would hear the hitch of desire in her voice

“That can easily be arranged”