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“I—”

She angled her chin. “In case you have overlooked the fact, I am in an indecent state of dress.” As soon as she uttered the words, she wished them back. Seathan’s hard glare of moments before darkened, a potent reminder he was not only a warrior but a man.

A very virile man.

A man assured of his abilities.

A man confident he would always leave a woman satisfied.

Sweet Mary! “I meant…you will depart so I may dress.”

He stepped toward her as if a predator stalking its prey. “I will depart?” His gaze moved over her with excruciating, seductive slowness before pausing on her face. “You are quick to command those around you, my lady.”

Shivers of awareness slid through her. “Nay twist my words. Any other man would not have dared intrude upon a woman alone in her chamber, much less barge in and issue orders.”

“On that you are correct. Any other man in my position would have secured you within the dungeon until he had gained the truth…”