Someone to Watch Over Me

by Lisa Kleypas

He was dark-haired and attractive, with no trace of boyishness in his features. His complexion was tanned and slightly weathered, the grain of black shaven whiskers lending a dark cast to his jaw. The hard planes of his face were complemented by a long nose and a generous mouth, and vivid green eyes. Strange, cynical, perceptive eyes, that seemed to look right through her.

“It’s fairly easy to break hearts, Miss Duvall. The more interesting challenge is how to keep someone’s love, not to lose it.”

“I want you to stay with me,” he said hoarsely. “I want you to be mine.”

“Believe me…the only place in the world I want to be is wherever you are.”