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Authors: Stephanie Laurens
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Rafe shook his head. “The four of us decided that information shouldn’t be revealed to anyone, not even shared among us.”
“In case this fiend of a snake seizes one of you and tries to coerce the information from them in order to concentrate solely on the one who carries the original?” Esme nodded. “Excellent idea. Don’t tell us. We don’t need to know that you’re carrying the original.”
Expression blank, Rafe stared at her, but Esme only smiled.
“The Duke of Wolverstone.” Loretta glanced at Esme. “Isn’t he something of a secret war hero? A spymaster or some such?”
“At one time. He retired some years ago, then assumed the title, but I seriously doubt he’ll have lost his lauded skills.” Esme met Rafe’s eyes. “If you’re working for Royce, Dalziel—Wolverstone—whatever name he goes by these days, then as loyal Englishwomen it clearly behooves us to do whatever we can to aid your quest.”
Rafe inwardly blinked. If he’d known Wolverstone’s name would have such an effect, he’d have used it sooner.
“Regardless, however, now that we know about your mission and have been seen with you by people the serpent’s minions might question, then there’s clearly no option other than to join forces.” Esme smiled with satisfaction. “So no more muttering—you, dear boy, henceforth will be our courier-guide, and Hassan will be our guard.”
Esme glanced at Loretta, then looked back at Rafe. “Which makes us your charges.” Her smile was triumph incarnate.
Lips thin, Rafe nodded, then with a glance at Loretta, added, “Until we reach England.”
New York Times
bestselling author STEPHANIE LAURENS began writing as an escape from the dry world of professional science, a hobby that quickly became a career. Her novels set in Regency England have captivated readers around the globe, making her one of the romance world’s most beloved and popular authors.
The Untamed Bride
is her fortieth work, and the first in The Black Cobra Quartet.
The Elusive Bride
is her forty-first work and the second in The Black Cobra Quartet.
The Brazen Bride
is her forty-second work and the third in The Black Cobra Quartet.
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