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Miss Lovell frowned “Why when you insisted on being party to Lord Greystone’s affairs?”

“I came out here merely to act as chaperone,” Lord Lovell said

“A wise decision” Miles offered a an and then ravish your sister” The idea hadthe time they’d stood hidden in the shadows

Miss Lovell’s cheeks flushed pink “I’ either, my lord”

“Still, your brother is right to protect your virtue” Had she coues just can’t help themselves”

Confident blue eyes considered hiue”

“The only thing we proved is that I knew nothing about the probleentleman”

If Miss Lovell were his sister, he would throttle any man who spoke so openly in her presence Lord Lovell wasout fro Miles said When it came to her protector, the lady deserved so much better

“Cecil?” A shrill voice pierced the air “Are you out here?” A ladyincoherent “Oh, Rudolph What if Greystone has gone on the rae? You saw the devilish look in his eyes”

“I care not for your husband, my dear, but someone needs to rein in Miss Lovell before she ruins what is left of her precious reputation You cannot expect ood name at every turn”

“I know I know Lydia needs a firm hand She needs a husband she cannot browbeat into submission”

Lydia Lydia Lovell

Her naers The cadence stimulated the fine hairs at his nape It brimmed with sensuality, carried a hint of the mysterious Much like the lady herself He studied Miss Lovell’s stiff countenance—a clear indication she had no desire to marry the pompous oaf

Distracted by his thoughts, Miles failed to notice Mr Gilligan shuffling out of arm’s reach By the time he heard the clips of shoes on the pave the high street

Lord Lovell was too stupid to notice “We’re here, Arabella,” he cried, hurrying out of the darkness He glanced back over his shoulder and beckoned his sister