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1 " We are not going to decide this with a game of cards," Sebastian grout. "Besides, the decision has been made.""Oh? Tristan arched a brow. "And who is it to be then?""You. You’re the one who allowed her in here and then let her stay."He’d expected his brother to protest. Instead, he simply gave up curt nod. "Right, then. I’d best go ask for her hand while she still in London. Word is that her father sending her away."He taken but two steps before Sebastian and ground out, "Damn you, Tristan. You know it will be me. "
― , She Tempts the Duke (The Lost Lords of Pembrook, #1)
2 " He look back toward the dance floor and greeted his teeth. She was in Tristan's arms moving gracefully in rhythm with the music. Tristan with cutting quite a swath through the ladies, he knew it shouldn’t grate that his brother was dancing with Mary. Tristan knew more than he knew any of the others. It was expected. But still he didn’t like the way Tristan watched her through hooded eyes. But then Tristan caught his gaze an issue a silent challenge: cut in. I dare you. "
3 " But you also admitted to her being in the shadows and not having a clear view of him.""What would be his motive?""Perhaps he saw me kissing Mary.""Killing the man for kissing your betrothed seems a bit drastic."I would, he thought, surprised by the vehement behind the words. "
4 " He could not take what he could never keep. "
5 " If I have learned one thing in my life, it is that lamentation and regrets only make things worse. A person must move on, move forward but never forget the past, but learn from it. If you ponder the ‘if onlys’ of life, they will drive you mad. "
6 " The books. So many books. She adored reading. It introduced her to characters, took her to places where she was never lonely. "
7 " Allow me to introduce Viscount Fitzwilliam,” Lady Ivers continued. Sebastian had a strong need to groan. The night would no doubt be filled with tedious introductions. “You are a fortunate man, my lord, to have won Lady Mary over.” “I’d have not asked for her hand in marriage if I’d thought otherwise.” Right then. So we’re not going to get along famously. "
