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"Hmph." She purses her lips. "So, you want me to pretend to be your wife."
I nod.
"So, no wedding ceremony or anything?"
I tilt my head. "Unfortunately, we may not have a choice in that. How else would they believe we’re married?"
"Can’t you tell them that we got married on the run or something?"
"You mean in the last twenty-four hours, during which time I was kidnapped, we were held by Freddie, then we escaped?"
"Hmm." She purses her lips. "Maybe we could elope or something and say we got married then."
"That could work, I suppose." I scratch my jaw.
"And it’s not going to be permanent, right?"
I chortle. "In your dreams. I know I’m a catch, but if you think this marriage is anything other than a farce, think again."
"Hold onto your knickers," she scoffs. "First, only you would think you’re a catch which, let me hasten to clarify, you are not. Secondly, the only reason I’m asking is because I want to make sure that you don’t fall in love with me."
"Fall in love?" I chuckle, then burst into laughter. "Love? Did I hear you use the L word? You think I’m going to fall in love… withyou?"
"Don’t bust a gut. It has been known to happen. Men always fall for me, and then I have to walk away before it gets messy," she sniffs.
"How many men have you been with, anyway?" I frown.
"None of your business."
I narrow my gaze on her. "If you’re going to be my wife, I deserve to know."
"Fake wife, and no, you don’t. My past is my own. I am under no obligation to tell you more."
"Hmm." I scrutinize her features. "I’ll get it out of you, one way or the other."
She firms her lips."How long is this farce supposed to last?"
"Until my family’s convinced our marriage is for real."
"Which is how long?"
"As long as it takes," I retort.
"Shouldn’t we put an outer limit to the time?"
"Are you anxious to spend more time with me?"
"Oh my god!" She throws up her hands. "Your ego is unreal."
"Thank you." I smirk.
"That wasn’t a compliment."
"I’ll take it as one anyway."
"And the time limit?"
"No time limit."
