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Charlotte reached for the buttons of his breeches. Her fingers scrambled to undo them. â€Å"I need to feel you.† â€Å"Wait.† He pulled away. Now it was Charlotte’s turn to groan, but hers was one of frustration. She fisted her hands at her sides, her teeth grinding. â€Å"Don’t tell me to wait. I’ve been waiting two years to feel like this, two years of suffering Edward’s attention. No other man would look at me or dare touch me.† â€Å"I’m trying to save you, even from yourself.† He sat back on his haunches. She arched up to her elbows. â€Å"I don’t want you to save me from this.† â€Å"This†Ã¢â‚¬â€he jerked his hand between them—â€Å"is reckless.† â€Å"I’m not asking you to marry me. I know your only desire is to build your brewery and return home. I just want to have this†¦show more content†¦She recognized her. She was a common face around town, an older woman who hired herself as temporary help when needed. â€Å"Margery.† Charlotte nodded and slipped out the door. â€Å"Miss Angelwood.† Margery dipped awkwardly. Charlotte raced down the stairs and out the front door. She paused in the drive, looking around in dismay. Had the groom left her stranded? There was a whistle, and then he appeared from around the side of the house. â€Å"Over hear, miss.† He led the horses to her. Charlotte wanted to weep with relief, but she was determined to hold the storm inside her at bay until she was alone in her room. â€Å"You hid from Lord Shelding?† â€Å"Aye, miss. I thought it best he not know we’re here.† â€Å"Brilliant, Max. You did the right thing.† â€Å"Did he see you inside?† â€Å"No, I hid from him, but I may be discovered anyhow.† Charlotte pulled herself into the saddle. She looked up at the house, seeing the shadow of a lone figure in the window. 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