“Couldn’t you let your men handle the exchange tonight? Why can’t you wait in the carriage? What if there’s fighting and gunfire and—” “I can handle myself in a fight.” His lips twitched as if he was amused. Amused…when his life was at stake! “That’s not the point,” she insisted. “Why take unnecessary risks?” “I thought you wanted me to help your friends.” “Not at the expense of your own well-being!” He raised his brows. “Why are you so concerned, my dear?” “Because I can’t stand the thought of you getting hurt.” Her throat swelled with the power of her feelings. “Because I love you. You’re
...more
