Her Stepmother Sent Her to the Duke as a Joke – He Offered Her a Chair Before He Said a Word

leather clung to him.

“It is 3:00 in the afternoon,” Norah murmured, though she was already leaning into his chest.

“I am a duke,” Alistair said against her hair, his arms wrapping tightly around her waist. “I can be irresponsible at 3:00 in the afternoon if I wish.”

Norah rested her head over his heart, listening to the steady, strong beat. She thought continue reading …