Chapter 35

The next morning, Kent is working in his office when a knock

comes at the door.

“Come in,” he calls, hardly paying attention.

The door creeks open but no one says anything. Annoyed, Kent looks up, ready to tell whatever captain or guard was coming to report to get on with it and stop wasting his time.

To his surprise, though, Fay stands in the doorway. Kent leans back in his chair with a smirk, curious. What on earth could she

want now?

“Yes?” he asks.

“Um, can I come in?” she says, anxiously playing with her hair.

“I already told you to come in, Fay,” he says evenly. Annoyed,

she drops her hair and takes two steps into the room, pushing the

door closed behind her. Then, she leans against the wall, a little

afraid.

Like a kitten in a tiger’s cage. Kent can’t help but smile at the sight.

of her.

she’s wearing brown riding boots over

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top. The green brings

the fire of her hair.

that reason, had it sent

with the housekeeper.

hair again,

up. He makes a mental note

to leave it down more

prompts, impatient.

to talk. About last night.” She hesitates again.

to talk in here?

her a little glare. “Yes, Fay. Go ahead.”

just wanted to offer, again, to help. In whatever way I can. I’m happy to offer

to, deliberately trying to be lewd.

himself, watching her squirm- and then stands up straight.

know what I mean, Kent,” she says. “I

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looking back to the papers on the desk as if

He smiles and looks back at her, liking the fire he

loves to stir

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