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He stepped towards Phillipa and placed it around her shoulders, so close she felt the warmth of his body. The touch of his hands on her shoulders caused a frisson of sensation down her back.

She disliked being so affected by Xavier Campion. It made her think of how she’d felt dancing with him. The thrill of coming close to him, of touching him.

The servant opened the door and the cool evening air revived her.

Phillipa crossed over the threshold with Xavier right behind her. ‘I do not need an escort.’

He fell in step with her. ‘Nevertheless, I need to do this.’

She scoffed. ‘Do not be absurd. You can have the company of any woman you like. One of the gentlemen told me so.’

His step slowed for a moment. ‘Phillipa, if any danger should befall you on this walk home I would never forgive myself for not preventing it.’

He sounded so serious.

‘So dramatic, Xavier. I am not your responsibility.’

His voice turned low. ‘At this moment you are.’