I mean to court you, yes,” he went on. “But in these
coming days I am determined as well to find a way to ease your heart.”
It took her a moment to answer, because the heart he spoke of was so full. “You’re a shockingly
good man,” she said at last. She mustered a smile. “Perhaps I’d better say yes and have done with it. I’
ve never had any trouble resisting men’s lures—at least not since that first time—but so much kindness is
beyond me.”
“No, I want a hearty yes,” he said. “No questions, no doubts. I am determined to make you
believe your life will be a desert—utterly unlivable without me.

Autor: Loretta Chase