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Juliet continued to pet the dog and mutter words of endearment She turned to Devlin “Now, this is a beast”

“A beast you have ed to tame within minutes” Devlin wasn’t surprised There was a sweetness to her character, a quality that spoke of love and loyalty—the only things thatmy Arabian stallion before the week is out”

The thought that this lady ht possess the ability to command and conquer hi to attention His pulse soared, sohard in his chest

His wife of almost an hour had already touched him in ways no other woh twice—a rare feat in itself—had surprised hirew The need to protect her, to make her smile, to be the best version of himself pushed to the fore

Bloody hell!

Soe of convenience

“We should retire for a few hours,” he said, but then realised he sounded like an eager husband desperate to bed his wife “No doubt you would care to spend time in your chamber, familiarise yourself with the staff and the house And I have a few business matters that need my attention”

Businessday?

Juliet’s hand came to rest on Rufus’ head Disappointment flashed briefly across her face “Oh, you want to be alone”

No, for once in his life he didn’t Juliet was easy to talk to, pleasant to be around, entertaining coht of why he’d row accustoether this evening”

“Of course Your tihtened when her green eyes dulled “And you’re right I have work to do and nitude”

Guilt flared

It didn’t help that Rufus whined and stared at him with the same sad eyes and forlorn expression

“Remember that you arespent years in servitude to her father, it would take sorow accustomed to

her new position