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“It’s a girl. A lady, I think. Not sure. She hasn’t spoken much.”
“A female?” Nick exploded. “You know I never harbor females. Not in a houseful of men. We’ll have to find someplace else for her.”
“No time. Had to take her tonight. And haven’t you got a wife now? There’s at least one female in your house.”
“My wife will be leaving in a matter of weeks.”
Lear looked puzzled. “She’s leaving?”
Nick sighed. “It’s a long story.”
“Might I inquire what’s happening here?” a soft, clear voice asked.
Alice stood in the doorway to the inner rooms, her hair still loose and tumbled, turquoise eyes glinting in the shadows.
Lear gazed at Alice with appreciation filling his eyes. “That your wife?”
Nick inclined his head.
“Christ.” Lear whistled admiringly. “You’re in a whole world of trouble, mate.”
