““What if I had refused your request?” she said with a shake of her head. He laughed. “Then I would have had my carriage turned around, of course.” She folded her arms with a smile she couldn’t help. “You are always so certain of yourself.” His smile faded slightly. “Never with you. You forever set me off my axis.” He inched closer and suddenly there was a tension in the carriage that had nothing to do with teasing flirtation or friendly discussion. He wanted her. And Vivien wanted him equally.””
