Lady's Wager
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“Edward, I’m so sorry.” Her voice wavered as she struggled to put into words everything in her heart. “You did all you could to prove your love, but I couldn’t put aside my doubts or fears to believe in you.”
“I’m the one who should apologize.” He tucked the small curl dangling by her cheek behind her ear, his hand lingering next to her face, warm against the chill air. “I never should have lied to you, or tried to test your love for me. I was stupid, and I almost lost you because of it. I won’t be so foolish again.”
“Nor I. I love you. I always will, no matter what.”
He swept her into his arms, his lips meeting hers in one graceful movement. The tender heat of his kiss spread through her body as she melted into him, the love in her embrace matching his. He would never leave or betray her, and she would never doubt him. The certainty of it lingered in her soul.
As he hugged her tightly, their kiss deepening, a gentle breeze rustled through the garden, pausing to whisper around them before passing off into the night.
THE END
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About the Author
A lifelong history buff, award winning author Georgie Lee hasn’t given up hope that she will one day inherit a title and a manor house. Until then, she fulfills her dreams of lords, ladies and a season in London through her stories. When not writing, she can be found reading non-fiction history or watching any movie with a costume and an accent.
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Other Novels & Novellas by Georgie Lee available in eBook
Regency Novels and Novellas
The Captain’s Frozen Dream*
A Debt Paid in Marriage*
The Courtesan’s Book of Secrets*
Rescued from Ruin*
Engagement of Convenience*
Hero’s Redemption – novella
The Viscount’s Christmas Kiss – novella available November 2015
Other Historical Novels and Novellas
Studio Relations*
Mask of the Gladiator - novella
Contemporary Novel
Labor Relations*
*also available in paperback