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He could give her that same courtesy, that same trace of vulnerability. "Goodbye, Miranda. I'm happy that you were pleased with my poor efforts last night." And he brushed a last kiss across her forehead, his lips feathering her pale, composed face.

Are we sure he is evil? 😅

She didn't see his scars or lameness. In fact, she was embarrassed that she hadn't been more aware.
When she looked at him she saw him, not his scars, and that was rare and oddly disturbing. He felt as if he'd been thrown off balance.

“So what's it to be, my darling? Your brother's life or marriage to me? I do promise that I'll grow bored of you very quickly and you will live a pleasant life out in the country, with more than enough money to indulge your every whim. Look at it this way--your life will be very much like it is here.”

Yeesh!

Someday," he murmured, "I'll tell you about yourself. But this is neither the time nor place."

“I have most of what I need in this life, save one thing, and I imagine it's something you could do with, as well." He leaned back in the chair, languid and elegant, and yet beneath his light tone she sensed a truth. "I have business partners, enemies, lovers and social acquaintances. I need a friend.”