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21 " I need a bath.” He chuckled. “You smell of smoke, as do I.” The duke turned, leaning heavily on his cane. “Jameson, open the carriage door. We shall return to the house.” Beth smiled up at Christian. “Shall we adjourn to the house to get some ointment for your hands and a bath, my love?” His eyes lit. “A bath?” Grandfather snorted. “Someone send to London for a special license! Now. "
― Karen Hawkins , Her Officer and Gentleman (Just Ask Reeves, #2)
22 " But love? True love? As wretched as loneliness could be, it was nothing compared to the pain of betrayal. He’d seen with his own eyes what “love” did to a person—how it built hopes that were rarely, if ever, realized. Falling in love meant being weak, vulnerable to the whims of another. "
23 " But sometimes one must travel the rough road to reach one’s ultimate destination. "
24 " They make a lovely couple, my lord,” Jameson said, fishing in his pocket for a clean handkerchief. He found one and handed it to the duke. “Indeed they do,” the duke said, blowing his nose rather loudly. “They will be even lovelier once they’re properly married! "