The Wedding Deception by Adrienne Basso Page A

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    - I understand. - He raised an eyebrow. - Apparently, my brother dedicated to him one night after the wedding.
    - Oh, no. It was not Jay. He and I ... that is, we never ... - "He stopped to realize that he was babbling. He felt the heat rising from the neck, burning her face.
    - If it was my brother ... - There was a brief silence. Suddenly, Lord Fairhurst ventured: - It was that boy who died on the peninsula?
    - Yes
    The word seemed to echo through the garden. With much effort, Claire kept head up. Never commented to anyone about their relationship Henry, always believing that would lead her secret to the grave Although necessary, he felt it was ridiculous to speak of his intimacy with Lord Fairhurst.
    The prolonged silence made her shoulders lifted in an attitude defensive.
    - Perhaps you want to withdraw its proposal, my lord.
    - No - He stared at her. - If you accept, I hope that meets the vow of fidelity. Claire reacted with indignation.
    - Clearly accomplish. And I hope that you also meet.
    - I?
    - I know that is common among the nobles had mistresses and affairs with women married. But I can not respect a man who acts this way. E I can not marry a man who does not respect.
    - I assure you that there is no reason to doubt my faithfulness. Because you keep me sexually satisfied and satiated.
    Claire winked and nodded, knowing that words not daring were spoken by him. They were in her thoughts.
    E burning in the eyes of Lord Fairhurst.
    She shook hands, controlling for not throwing in his arms and kiss your lips.
    - I will wait your response to my proposal - he said. And with a Reverence, Lord Fairhurst stepped back toward the house.
    The rays of sun lit up her hair blonde and firm steps. No looked back, but Claire was sure he felt his gaze accompanying him.
    Chapter VIII
    Claire awoke startled. Dreamed of children. His children and lord Fairhurst. Jasper. The dreams revealed the secret desires that his mind refused to accept. It was more than enthusiasm, more than passion, more than respect. She wanted Fairhurst Lord as a husband.
    Was an extraordinary truth to be faced. She always lived with feet on the ground, and now could not be taken by the fantasy. He needed to think carefully about the proposal of Lord Fairhurst. Was too serious a step that would forever change his destiny.
    The path would not be easy. He worried about the reaction from Jay to learn the sudden change in their relationship, from wife to sister. At bottom, however, knew that Jay was the last of their worries.
    The Jasper was the very first. Sometimes he was sad and formal seemed determined to hide his emotions. At times, she felt that under the austere facade, had a generous heart.
    She strongly believed that Jasper had the capacity to love, and if She had luck and patience, he would learn to love it. Indeed, was much pretension. And crazy. Still, ignoring protests of reason and common sense, Claire decided to accept the marriage proposal Jasper. That was what she really wanted.
    Decided take breakfast each morning in the room. Then caprichou care with the appearance. Before leaving the room, took one last look the mirror. She wore a pink satin dress that reflected in their color face and made his eyes shine, and for a moment she saw the image of a stranger.
    He smiled, knowing that some expensive dresses and a modern hairstyle did not change a person. However, I knew it was a different woman since entered that house more than fifteen days before.
    The created led her to the library and, after making sure Fairhurst lord who was alone, entered unannounced.
    He was standing near the fireplace, looking thoughtfully into the flames. For a moment she noticed the striking image of the man dominating the elegant atmosphere. She shuddered. Had already taken its decision. No was no need to talk. In fact, he believed that Lord Fairhurst preferred it to be straightforward.
    - Good morning, my lord.
    - Good morning, Claire.
    - If your proposal is still