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He turned and, Amelia's hand still locked in his, strode down the hall. Her eyes widened he could sense the questions rising in her mind. A bit rushed, but summer's nearly here.' His gaze locked with Amelia's, he raised her hand to his lips. Luc caught Amelia's eye, saw the same unvoiced question there.

'My lord - Miss Amelia - pray accept my heartfelt congratulations.' She will shortly be Lady Calverton.'Д¬ottsloe's beaming smile threatened to split his round face. 'You deserve to be among the first to know, Cottsloe - Miss Amelia has done me the honor of consenting to be my wife. Speculation flared in Cottsloe's eyes, stoked by the fact that he, Luc, had Amelia's hand firmly in his. He took her home - to his home, Calverton House - to his study, the one place he could think of where no one would interrupt, where they could discuss the necessary arrangements, and he could distract her if need be.Д¬ottsloe opened the door to them stepping back, he beamed. Without a single glance right or left - refusing to allow anyone to catch his eye, wave, and detain them - he guided the greys, not down the Avenue but straight out of the park.ДЄmelia turned his way as they passed through the gates, a smile on her lips, an intrigued light in her eyes. She did he backed the curricle, then flicked the reins and set the greys pacing. 'Indeed.' He glanced at Amelia she met his gaze. Reggie, struggling to hide a grin, opened his eyes wide. 'Can you manage with that lot - and tell Louise I'll return Amelia to Brook Street within the hour?' She did, without question he drew her up to the seat beside him. Reaching down, he grasped the hand Amelia held out to him. Every eye that could reasonably roll their way was fixed on them. His impulse was to descend and meet her, however, a single glance around confirmed that, as he'd feared, they were the unrivaled center of attention.

She turned to Reggie, pointed to the carriageway with a word to the others, they left the group and strode, swift and eager, toward him. Her smile - spontaneous and unreserved in the instant before consciousness of where she was intruded - warmed him. She must have felt his gaze, for, quelling her flighty ribbons, blowing in the breeze, she looked around - straight at him. He felt a tug at his heart, in his gut his gaze roamed her figure, sleek yet distinctly more mature than those of the younger girls around her. In a white muslin gown sprigged with bright blue, she was a sight for sore eyes - and more. The others of the group were of similar age, similar station there was no threat there - no wolves in sheep's clothing or otherwise.

As for Anne, as he had hoped, in Fiona's brightly chattering presence, she was less reserved, although, from the look of concentration on the face of the young man at her side, she was still distinctly quiet. Emily and Mark, Lord Kirkpatrick, had grown progressively close, more discernibly easy in each other's company - definitely more oblivious to those around them. Two younger sprigs he couldn't place were hovering earnestly at Anne's and Fiona's elbows.Дrawing his greys to a stamping halt by the verge, Luc grasped the moment to study the group. He spotted her strolling the lawns on Reggie's arm, bringing up the rear of a group that included, among others, his sisters, Fiona, and Lord Kirkpatrick. Luc considered, then returned to Mount Street and sent his grooms scurrying five minutes later, he set out in his curricle to extract his bride-to-be from the center of the by now sure to be avidly interested ton. Amelia was out with Louise, parading in the park. Suitably refreshed, he returned to Upper Brook Street. Ives House, Luc took himself off to his club for sustenance in the form of a neat lunch and the company of various friends. Louisa turned her head and stared soulfully at him - as if practicing snaring men's hearts. Luc held that compelling gaze for some moments, then nodded. The longer you leave it, the harder it gets.' However' - his green gaze steadied-'you asked for advice, and on this subject I can claim to be an expert. 'Very well - I'll accept that much reassurance. Except that Devil had used the misunderstanding over his wealth to pressure him, and he - with Devil's daughter's help - had now turned that pressure back on Devil.ДЄcknowledging that, Devil grimaced, then inclined his head.

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