The Day of the Duchess (Scandal & Scoundrel, #3)

by Sarah MacLean

“Where are they?” He feigned ignorance. “Who?” Her brow furrowed. “The girls, Haven. Where are my replacements?” As though she could ever be replaced. He ignored the thought. “It’s a good thing they aren’t here, considering we’re going to have to find four additional bedchambers for today’s unexpected guests. How long are they staying?” “Where is your brotherly love, Duke?” the one married to Earl Clare asked. He ignored the question. “How long, Seraphina?” She smiled, all serenity, and patted his cheek. “There are thirty bedchambers in this monstrosity of a house,” she scoffed. “I think you’ll be able to find space for family.” “Monstrosity?” “No one requires a home this large.” The words were full of distraction as she looked to a massive old tree, heavy with summer. A single crow sat on a low-hanging branch, and it seemed Sera was watching the black bird. “There was a time when you liked it,” he said. She looked back to him then and said, softly, “No longer.”