Regency: Rakes & Reputations (Mills & Boon M&B) (47 page)

He paused, shooting her one of his lopsided grins. ‘Although I am bound to admit that I cannot, in all honesty, claim to have noticed any lessening in that particular area, I’ve come to realise that I would truly far rather have you as my wife than as my mistress.’

A mischievous smile played about the corners of Sophie’s lips. ‘I dare say it would be possible to fulfil
both duties, if I were to really put my mind to it,’ she replied demurely.

Although he was not entirely sure that he had understood her aright, Marcus’s eyes lit up as hope flared wildly within him.

‘You mean you’re prepared to accept my proposal?’ he asked, in breathless amazement.

‘I accept both of your proposals, my darling!’ breathed Sophie, tears of joy filling her summer blue eyes as she flung herself into his waiting arms. But then, as she felt Marcus sag against her, a flicker of alarm ran through her. ‘But first, I really do think I ought to get you into bed.’

Pressing his lips against her forehead, Hellcat Helstone—devil to the last—let out a roguish little chuckle. ‘Whatever you say, my beloved angel,’ he whispered into her ear. ‘What man in his right senses could resist so enchanting a suggestion?’

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REGENCY: RAKES & REPUTATIONS
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A Rake by Midnight
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The Rake’s Final Conquest
© Dorothy Elbury 2011

ISBN: 978-1-408-98053-8