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“I’ve always wanted a large wedding,” she said.
“She did plan a very large one,” the Duke added. “With many guests coming from all over England.”
“Although,” Leah said, looking at the Duke. “Perhaps, we should rethink it.”
The Duke was not smiling. “We could discuss it,” he allowed carefully. “Later.”
Excitement rose within Leah. Perhaps, a small wedding would be just the thing! Only the two of them, and their closest relations. She beamed over at Lord Munro. What a help he was! She was so lucky to have him for a future brother-in-law. He raised his glass to her, then sipped it.
* * *
Jasper was exhausted, and the wine and food were making him even sleepier. He knew that Reuben was trying to be a help, but he had no idea what he was talking about. He wondered why he hadn’t told his brother. After all, his mother knew.
When he glanced over at Selina, she was looking down at her hands. The desire for her uncoiled in the pit of his stomach. It was absolutely tormenting him. His earlier, ungentlemanly thoughts were still foremost in his mind. Seeing her there, biting her lip again, drove him to distraction. He knew the taste of her lips, craved it.
He looked over at Leah, who was smiling as she ate more strawberries. She was glowing. Perhaps Reuben’s prodding could be helpful. He could use the moment to tell Leah what was truly in his heart.
Perhaps, she would see reason if he could do it delicately enough. She raised her eyes, smiling at him. He had the worst feeling about it. He smiled back, then turned his eyes toward the sky. He could see clouds, beginning to roll in.
“Perhaps we should be heading back,” he suggested.
