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“There is a solution to your unfortunate situation,” Gabriel said blandly.

“What?”

“You could become my mistress in fact as well as reputation.”

She stared at him, her lips parted in shock. Then the color drained out of her face. Her mouth worked for a few seconds before she managed to utter a word.

“How could you?” she whispered. “I was good enough to be your wife. But now… No! Never!” She sprang to her feet, knocking over the stool. “Is this your idea of revenge? Because I will never let you humiliate me like that!”

“It’s my price for providing you with safe passage back to England,” he said. “That is what you want from me, isn’t it?”