“Mouth curving in a slow smile, he crouched and studied her appearance. “Hmm, you look too neat and composed. Boris won’t buy it.”

She lifted her chin. “What am I supposed to look like?”

“Like I’ve had my hands all over you,” he purred with a wicked grin. “I have a reputation to maintain, Lady Griffin.”

She raised an eyebrow. “Are you trying to say you’re actually proud of this reputation?”

“Let’s just say it’s well-deserved.”