Devil in Disguise (The Ravenels Book 7)

“Flaming fuckbustles,” she exclaimed under her breath. Keir looked at her blankly, having never heard such language coming from a woman.

“You’ll always be Lachlan MacRae’s son. But you’re mine too.” A pause, and then he added hoarsely, “You can be mine too.” “Aye,” Keir whispered, while an unexpected sense of peace stole over him.

“I’ll expect you at my house the day after tomorrow.” His eyes narrowed. “I dinna say I would come, you wee bully.” “Don’t forget the whisky,” she said, and hastily entered the carriage before he could reply.

The duke intervened, his voice so dry one could have struck a match off it. “My boy, you’re missing the point. Your sister wants to be compromised.”

Far outside the estate at Heron’s Point, the busy world of smokestacks and railway terminals went about its business, but here within the boundaries of Kingston’s domain, time moved at a different pace. It was a world— That smell in the air was definitely bacon. —a world where people had the luxury to read, think, and discuss high-minded subjects.

Keir shook his head. “Someone brings her the gold chain one day, and she realizes he’s dead. Shot by—” He broke off as he saw Merritt’s face begin to crumple. “Och,” he exclaimed softly. “No . . . dinna do that . . .” “It’s so terribly sad,” she said in a watery voice, damning herself for being emotional.

“What would a toff like you know about fighting? Even with my ribs cracked, you couldn’t take me down.” The older man’s stare was that of a seasoned lion being challenged by a brash cub.

“Dr. Garrett Gibson, this is Mr. MacRae,” Merritt said, “who shouldn’t be standing, since he was just stabbed in an alley.”

“Robert the Bruce?” Keir could feel his heart expanding in his chest. “Yes,” Seraphina said gleefully, leaping up and bouncing on her heels. Keir stood, laughing, and bent to kiss her cheek. “One drop of Robert the Bruce’s blood will do the job. I could no’ be happier. Thank you, sister.” He tried to hand the chart back to her, but she shook her he