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She whirled to face him, closing the short distance between them. ‘How dare you address me in such an intimate manner?’

‘I think it only fitting, since we’re engaged.’

There it was again, his knowing smile, the one she found so infuriating. What was it about this man who annoyed her with such charm?

‘Yes, engaged, and not even that, yet you already act like a husband.’

‘If I hadn’t undermined your authority some servant would have pummelled you.’

‘I do not wish to discuss it.’ She continued towards the house, too worked up by the fight, the wound and the Captain to stand still.

‘Julia, please stop.’

The tender request held more power than any of his commands, bringing her to a halt. He walked around to stand in front of her but she refused to meet his face. She kept her head down, studying his boots.

‘Whatever you think of my interfering, I only meant to help, and whether our engagement is real or fake doesn’t matter. I had no desire to see you hurt.’

‘Perhaps we shouldn’t play this game.’

He took her hand. ‘I very much enjoy this game, my little Artemis.’