An Offer From a Gentleman

“I can live with you hating me,” he said to the closed door. “I just can’t live without you.”

“Good,” he said. “Shall we be off?”

She gave a rather pointed look at the arm that was still holding her hostage.

“Oh, for the love of God,” Benedict snarled. “Will you let go of her or will I have to shoot your damned hand off?”

"I love you," she whispered. "I've always loved you."

name was Benedict Bridgerton, he had seven brothers and sisters, was rather skilled with both a sword and a sketching crayon, and he always kept his eyes open for the one woman who had touched his soul.

"If you think that's everything, then you probably wouldn't understand why I must refuse."

mine right now. Be mine forever. I'll give you anything you want. All I want in return is you."

"It is not my habit to remain in the company of people who insult me."

He loved her. Suddenly the world was a very simple place. He loved her, and that was all that mattered.

“When you don’t make me want to scream, you make me smile.”

“Wouldn’t want you to hurt yourself,” he said, stepping
aside to allow her through the doorway. But as she brushed past him, he leaned forward, whispering, “Coward