Clarissa bids Michael farewell.
His congédiement came with the utmost courtesy.
“Wish us well,” she said as she turned her cheek in dutiful acceptance of his kiss. He gripped her elbow to prevent her escape.
As William entered the carriage, he whispered to her, “Tell me Anne VanLandingham put you up to this and I will forgive you.”
She turned, aghast. Incredulous. “You will forgive me?”
Wicked Desires, Book One in the Wicked Affairs series.











