Melinda Hammond (21 page)

Bored with the conversation, Vivyan kissed her again, then gently put her away from him.

‘I will tell the landlord to prepare your carriage, if we are to get you home before dawn.’

When he came back into the room, he found Miss Marchant standing in the middle of the floor, twisting her hands together, an anxious frown knitting her brow.

‘Well, brat, what is it now?’ he said, reaching for her again. She put her hands against his chest, holding him off. ‘Vivyan, are you sure you
truly
want to marry me? I mean — Caroline told me that she did not think you were the type ever to settle down. She said you are addicted to excitement.’

‘And so I am, love,’ he agreed, his eyes glinting in a way that made her heart race. ‘But I think life with you will never be dull, Stacey.’

‘Oh, I hope not,’ she sighed, melting into his arms again. ‘Indeed, I think it will be one long adventure!’

Copyright © 2003 by Melinda Hammond

Originally published by Robert Hale (London) [9780709074496]

Electronically published in 2009 by Belgrave House/Regency Reads

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