blood first. Then Alfred’s temper flared and he changed into himself, the wolf part and made a meal out of Horace. They were protecting the Lord of the Castle. You know how the curse is. It is their responsibility as mine to keep you safe and happy. You are our new Lord and Master.” Sebastian grimaced. He had forgot about the curse. “Yes, I remember now. I am sorry that you are in such a situation. I think the Constable will rule it an animal killing. He seemed to be disposed to that. I will have to make up a reason that Horace is gone. Maybe he decided to go to America. Most people disappear over there these days.” “I think that would be best but book him passage on one of the freighters we own first. You need evidence. Then you are covered. It should be easy enough. I am glad you are the new Lord. Your father was not up to the job any more. Your stepmother ran him into the ground. You are getting rid of her aren’t you?” “I think she has her cap set on Lord Thornton. I believe they would make each other very happy.” Devlin snorted, “I think they would be perfect together. He will make her step to a different tune. She won’t get her way any more. I believe it will make her a happier woman though.” He laughed an ugly kind of chuckle that made Constance shudder. It was good that he couldn’t see how scared she was. She stayed behind Sebastian all the way back to the stairs. She was terrified of the tall slender man that had spoken to her husband. He did not look real to her. None of the night had seemed real but now she understood that it was real. She was grateful for her husband’s protection. When they got to the head of the stairs he took her hand and pulled her into their bedroom. “Lady Darby, I want you. I cannot live another minute without you. Will you please come to my bed?” Constance looked up at him through her long lashes. Her hands went beneath his shirt again running over his muscled back and down seeking out the indentation of his spine and following it until the waistband of his trousers. Her hands then came back up his sides tracing the ridges of his ribs and around the front of his chest. She wanted him. She wanted to see his skin, feel her hands on his flesh and explore his body. He shuddered and she sighed with expectation. She had an ache in the pit of her stomach that would not stop. It was some kind of heated hunger she had never felt before. He lowered his head and captured her mouth forcing her lips apart as he entered her mouth in some dance of exploration. Sebastian backed her into his room and shut the door and locked it. He was gasping for air. “You remember when you came into my study and started seducing me?” “I remember when you seduced me.” He giggled and took her by the shoulders. “I think we seduced each other. I know I was in a state. You were the answer to my prayers. I never loved anything more in my life. You were exquisite. I was overcome with need for you.” He stepped back shrugging out of his waistcoat. He fumbled with his cravat around his neck cursing, as it tangled until Constance grabbed his fingers and untangled his mess. She smiled back into his eyes watching the brilliant purple in them sparkle. His black hair fell into his eyes and his dimples deepened with a wide grin. “I am so thankful my Lady. I needed your help.” He stared into her small oval face and large corn flower blue eyes. Her porcelain complexion and small perfect nose over her bow shaped lips almost made him weep. He held her face in his large hands and wanted to shout his joy at such a prize. “You are my Lybbestre and your virtues deseritur.” She looked into his fathomless eyes and quirked an eyebrow. “What?” He laughed as he captured her mouth before he explained. “You are a Sorceress and your virtue is forsaken because I am about to make
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