Verity and the Forbidden Suitor (The DuBells #2)

by J.J. McAvoy

“That is the danger of being sharp-witted,” I interrupted before she could apologize. “There is a tendency to speak without thought.”

“I was and am nervous due to my feelings for you, Lady Verity. That is what makes you different to me. I beg your forgiveness.”

“I do not care what your status is. Whether you are titled or not, have estates and drawing rooms or not,” I whispered back. “I merely wish…I merely wish to be beside someone who makes me not search for the exits.”

“What good is it for you to be angry at me and not get to show it? Should you be my wife, you could yell at me to your heart’s content.”