Wicked Games (The Sun Never Sets Book 3) - Plot & Excerpts
Had the woman just said married? Married? Jonathon’s dismay must have shown on his face, for her dark eyes flashed with irritation. “Do not flatter yourself, Mr. Brooks. That was not a proposal.” “No?” “No,” she repeated, emphasizing the word as though he was some kind of dullard. “It most certainly was not. Nor should you construe it as any kind of tawdry invitation. I’m simply referring to our lodging accommodations. That’s why I wanted to speak to you privately, before we registered as guests at the inn.” “Very well. Go on.” “The inn appears to be a respectable establishment. Therefore, it is safe to assume they will not rent a room to a man and woman who are not married. Hence the ruse. I can think of no other solution to our predicament. Unless..” She paused, gazing up at him hopefully, “Unless you might be amenable to accepting lodging with the livestock in the barn?”
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