After spending the past few nights in secrecy in her bedchamber, he wanted to bring her elsewhere today during daylight, to walk with her by his side. To give her a chance to see what her life would be like if they wedded. Living as equals, they would enjoy the freedom of being together in his De...
He leaned in to speak in his ear over the sound of the fiddles. “Just because it’s here, doesn’t mean you’re to drink it all. What would your wife say? The dance has only just begun and you’re on your—what? Third drink?” “Fourth, but who’s countin’?” His eyes glittered, as...