![]() ![]() At the same time, a sense of feminine wonder overtook her. He continued to glower at her, his jaw tense and mouth tight. It perplexed her to know she caused such an offensive reaction in such a short amount of time. In her company, she found the latter, of course. She lifted her chin, unsure of the man she’d find staring down at her, the carefree lord who flirted with Claire so easily or the affronted nobleman whose features resembled a Grecian statue, stoic and rigid? “ You must get warm,” he said after a long moment, his tone vibrating against her right ear. Against her cheek, she heard the erratic thumping of his heart, felt the inviting heat of his skin. Unable to finish her words, Kate buried her head into his chest and held the sneeze, a consequence she didn’t consider until it was too late. “ A shiver does not constitute the demise of one’s health. While her legs dangled over each side of the horse, she twisted around so her nose came in proximity to touching Lord Wesley’s. Despite her earlier feelings of comfort and contentment, his irritation ruffled her pride. ![]() “ Damn it, Miss Holden, if you die in my company, there will be hell to pay.” ![]()
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