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Sending The Staff Home To Leave Himself Alone In The Castle With A Female Guest Had The Makings Of A Classic Seduction.

Jennifer wasn’t sure if she was nervous or excited as Christopher led her upstairs. But she was out of breath by the time they reached the top.

“Is something wrong, Jennifer?” The earl’s eyes narrowed with suspicion. “If I’d wanted to attack you, don’t you think I would have done it before now?”

“Oh no, I wasn’t thinking—”

“Yes, you were. You’ve read too many gothic novels, luv. Here—”

Before she could pull away, his lips settled tenderly over hers. It was over as quickly as it had begun. “What was that for?” she gasped.

“To prove I could kiss you without being driven mad by passion.”

“I see.” As to her own passion or sanity, Jennifer couldn’t presently vouch for either. Because with his arms enclosing her, she felt as near to heaven as she’d ever been.