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He couldn’t help but think she was glad While her fa Lord Randall, Miss Lovell had other plans And he had a burning desire to knohat they were

“They say you’re my mistress,” he said “Apparently, the devil is renowned for seducing innocent ossip They were intihtfully so “But I shouldn’t worry My brother Edwin started the rumour and by threat of death will clear your name”

“Your brother?” Miss Lovell appeared relieved “Lady Lovell and Lord Randall suggested you were the one responsible”

“Me?” Miles jerked his head back and pointed to his chest He’d disliked the ponce the moment he saw him at the asseood name?”

“That wasof our little … interlude Knew nothing of your brother’s vicious attack Therefore, they drehat seemed the obvious conclusion”

Miles listened though could not resist the urge to comment on her description of their aret what happened between us, as if it bears no significance”

A pink blush stained her cheeks “Not at all” She glanced at the ground but then looked hiret kissing me?”

“I think you’ll find you kissed me first”

Affronted, she sucked in a breath “I did not”

“Yes You did You kissed me on the cheek You placed your palm on my bare chest and thanked erness to force a confession To discover what their passionate exchange meant to her

“I—I …” She frowned “But you ea

ring a shirt”

“A shirt?”

“Yes”

“I think you’re mistaken”