That first night at the inn.I heard you." I only said I thought I was in love withyou. In any case, all that is naturallychanged by what happened." The devil it is." His fingers tightenedon her wrists. Vicky, stop talking all thisnonsense about a business arrangement.We are man and wife." Are you saying there is more to ourrelationship than a bargain?" Of course there is."Her eyes narrowed. Are you claimingto be in love with me, then, my lord?"You would not believe me if I told you Iwas." He released her and sat up, adjustinghis clothing. Who knows? Why don't you try itand see?"He looked at her and did not quite knowwhat to make of the look in her eyes. Butshe was challenging him, of that much hewas certain. What do you want from me,Vicky?" What I imagine every new bride wishesto hear/ she said coolly. A declarationof undying love and a promise of eternaldevotion. But I am not likely to get it,am I?" Bloody hell." He stood up, sensing thetreacherous sand beneath his feet.
