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21 " I believe that your lack of partners had everything to do with the fact that the Duke of Kielder was standing at your shoulder with his hand resting rather ominously on the hilt of his dress sword.""He scared them off," Athena surmised."Precisely. "
― Sarah M. Eden , Courting Miss Lancaster (The Lancaster Family #2)
22 " On your feet, maggot! "
23 " Adam grasped him by the throat once more and, his face an inch from Smith’s, growled out, “I am the Duke of Kielder. I am the law. "
― Sarah M. Eden , Seeking Persephone (The Lancaster Family, #1)
24 " Promise you will tell me all of your dreams, my love.” She didn’t pull out of his embrace. “My dreams?” “I intend to make them come true.” He kissed her forehead. “Every”—he shifted and kissed her cheek—“single”—he pressed a quick kiss to her lips—“dream.” “And if I told you that you already have?” He smiled. “Then you shall simply have to dream up more. "
― Sarah M. Eden , As You Are (The Jonquil Brothers #3)
25 " Now, Cavratt.” His Grace turned to Corbin. “Where’s the weasel?” That sent another murmur through the crowd. “This is he,” Corbin said, indicating Mr. Bentford with a quick jerk of his thumb. "
26 " Adam?” “Yes, dear?” Dear? Adam sat stunned for a moment that such a word had come so naturally to his lips. “Please stay with me,” Persephone whispered. He didn’t know what brought on the impulse, but he leaned over and kissed her lightly on the forehead, lingering a moment longer than necessary. “If you will stay with me,” he answered silently. "
27 " Thank you.” Caroline grinned. “You’re the best uncle in the whole world!” “That is a rather bold declaration for a young lady with seven uncles,” Corbin’s twin, Jason, said from nearby, a chuckle in his tone. Seven included Crispin, Lord Cavratt. “Aren’t I your favorite uncle?” Jason smiled at Caroline. “You’re my favorite uncle in London,” Caroline clarified quite matter-of-factly. “I suppose I’ll have to be satisfied with that.” Jason shrugged. "
28 " Sure enough, Alice ran toward them both, her doll held out threateningly as she giggled. “Dolly kisses for Mister!” “I am done for, Edmund.” Corbin made the observation quite dramatically, earning a grin from the boy. “Look after the horses, and tell your aunt Clara I . . . I was brave right to the end. "
29 " Chivalry was a poor substitute for love. "
― Sarah M. Eden , The Kiss of a Stranger (The Jonquil Brothers, #0)
30 " Adam crossed to her bed and pulled off the blanket. He reached her at the window and draped it over her shoulders. “Adam?” Persephone looked up at him, so obviously confused. “You should have come in when the wolves first started.” Adam made his way to the door. “Come in?” she repeated. “And curled up on the bed.” He stopped at the door and turned toward her, waiting. “You knew?” Persephone whispered, her face paling noticeably. “I . . . I thought . . . I thought you were asleep.” “Asleep?” Adam answered, with an ironic raise of his eyebrows. “That’s the problem.” “Problem?” “I can’t sleep. "
31 " She’s not your wife or family member,” Finley objected. “Her honor is not yours to defend.” Corbin took hold of Finley’s cravat and twisted it in his fist enough to make Finley’s eyes bulge the slightest bit. He stepped in close, eye to eye with the scoundrel. “I’ve broken one man’s nose recently,” he said. “I’ll happily make it two.” Though Finley said nothing, Corbin saw the threat sink in. He released the cravat but lingered a moment, letting his glare have maximum impact. Finley took the smallest step backward. "
32 " Mister sleepy.” Would Alice always call him Mister? he wondered. Maybe someday she would come to think of him as Papa. Corbin gently stroked her hair without opening his eyes. “Very sleepy,” he said. He allowed the briefest of moments to pass before producing an overly loud snore that set Alice to giggling. Thoroughly enjoying her reaction, he snored again. “I happen to know that you do not snore.” When had Clara entered the room? He opened his eyes on the instant. She knelt beside Edmund, very near Corbin’s head. “I was . . . just—” “Loving my children,” she finished for him. “Our children,” he whispered back. Surely she knew he thought of them as his own. "
33 " He tried to kill my wife,” Adam threw back. “If the wolves don’t tear him to pieces, I will. "
34 " I love Mister.” Corbin kissed the top of her head. “I love you, Alice.” “And Ebum?” “Yes, dear.” Corbin looked over at Edmund, who watched him intently. “I love Edmund too.” Edmund smiled. Corbin motioned him over. Edmund climbed onto his lap beside Alice and buried his face in Corbin’s lapel. “Love Mama?” Alice continued her questioning. “Yes,” Corbin whispered. “Especially Mama. "
35 " What if I agree to call you darling from now on, and you agree to call me Joseph?” Her expression was equal parts disbelief and amusement. “I always call you Joseph.” “I know. I just really like the way you say it.” She gave him a sidelong look. “Are you talking sweet to me, Joseph? "
― Sarah M. Eden , Hope Springs (Longing for Home, #2)
36 " I hit him,” Clara explained, feeling the need to tell Corbin. “With a stick.” “Not a frying pan?” Corbin asked with dry amusement. "
37 " After a moment of stunned silence had passed, Persephone spoke. "Adam will be so pleased to know he is considered 'well-togged. "
38 " Our castle is in need of a good exploration,” he said. “I believe we should schedule one. Perhaps if you have no other plans for Christmas, you might do so then.” Artemis grinned and ran to where they stood, throwing her arms around Adam’s legs. “You’re the best duke that ever lived!” she declared. “Yes, he is.” Persephone smiled up at Adam. “Yes, I am.” Adam didn’t force down his grin. “The luckiest, at least. "
39 " remembered "
― Sarah M. Eden , Glimmer of Hope
40 " You tell me to trust you, but I don’t know that I can. I don’t know anything about you, Adam. I have no idea what kind of man you are. And that . . . that frightens me.” “I frighten you? "