“Still think you can manage what you felt like a ledger or the hotel?” “I’m ready to go back.” “Made things worse, didn’t it? Told you so. I can give you another if you think it might help.” “I’m leaving.” If she didn’t, she’d be begging for more and she was already appalled enough by her uninhibited response. “Okay, but I did enjoy kissing your uppity mouth. You’re a very passionate woman, Duchess.” She
