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Оглавление‘I hardly think a simple kiss is cause for such an extreme reaction.’
His unrepentant cavalier attitude cut her to the quick—until she realised it was another proof of his degeneracy. ‘It was a kiss that I did not want, did not invite and did not enjoy. It was also an affront to my dignity, as well as a sign of gross disrespect.’
The man grinned. ‘Good God, all that? Was it treason, too?’
‘How would you like it if I reached over and started pawing at you?’
‘Why don’t you try it and we’ll see?’
She was horrified, appalled, disgusted—and tempted, which was surely wrong and sinful.
‘Or do you fear for your virtue?’ he asked. ‘If so, rest assured. You’re the last woman in England I would ever want to seduce.’
‘As if you’d have any hope of succeeding!’
‘Careful, Miss McCallan,’ he replied. ‘I like a challenge.’
