“You look terrifying,” King said as he stepped through the curtain and into the box, his charming wife on his arm. Alec bowed low over the marchioness’s hand before standing straight and saying, “My lady, I am ever amazed by your patience and tolerance with such a fully tactless husband.” Sophie laughed at the words. “It is a great trial, as you can imagine, Your Grace.” She paused. “For what it is worth, I do not think you terrifying in the least. I think you quite dashing.” “Not as dashing as I, though, correct?” her husband interjected. She made a show of rolling her eyes, even as King
...more
