The Marquess and The Rose

Chapter 17

By next few days, it seemed like the huntress was on the prowl now that her mate was indisposed. Lady Hannah was not a sitting duck on the matter and she was determined to get what she wanted.

It was a little after midmorning when she pulled up near Dominic's home. The prying eyes were lacking today.

Dressed in her most beautiful gown she gave her bosoms one last push upward in her bodice to enticing swells. With that, she stepped out with the assistance of her footman. Climbing the stairs, she knocked on the door. The emotionless face of Bufford came into view and changed immediately to annoyance and disdain.

She barged in with a huff and walked past him with an upturned nose. Walking into the foyer, he skidded to a halt. Dressed and ready to leave, he was a bit miffed that Bufford let her in. But, dismissed the notion knowing how Hannah was.

"Darling!" she pulled him into a kiss and pawed him all up in a heated desire.

Bothered and in a rush to get her out of the house, he sighed.

"M'lady, I'm off to run some errands" he lied. He pulled her hands from around his neck.

"Well, maybe I can come with," She held on to his arms.

Stepping back a bit Dominic looked into her eyes, decided to tell her he was not interested in her anymore. It was evident now; he looked at her and could not see a reason to continue with her.

Before he could speak, Bufford interrupted him announcing another visitor.

Dominic looked up from Hannah's eyes at the front door. A bit bothered for being interrupted he gave Bufford a cold irritating stare, he could have sworn the old man smirked with satisfaction.

His heart stopped at the image before him. Hannah noticed him stiffen near her and watched his eyes widen to the person behind her. Quickly Hannah turned to face what would be the destruction of her.

Emilia!

The enchantress came into view and she was magnificent.

He could not believe what he was seeing.

She wore the most daring dress that caressed her curves. Her bodice sinfully low, barely contained her pert breasts.

A lump formed in his throat as he looked into her eyes and something in her stare made his cock jump. His eyes swept down to her pointy sensual high-heeled boots that gave her height to the added attraction. Her eyes held his like if they were the only two in the room. Green eyes trailed his body as she slowly walked towards him.

And when she spoke.

His hearing was surely deceiving him.

"My love, I see we haven't thrown out the trash yet," she pressed her body to his and glided one finger down his lips to his chin.

Hannah's gasp did not deter her.

She turned a teasing glare to Hannah and smiled as if acknowledging her for the first time.

"Oh! Lady Hannah, I am so sorry to hear about the Duke. I pray that he makes a speedy recovery."

Looking at Dominic again, his eyes were gleaming with surprise and lust. Her eyes were twinkling with mischief.

She lowered her gaze and walked towards the steps and he under her trance followed her.

She turned and placed her hand on his chest and leaned close to his ear and whispered.

"It would be wise if you sent her on her way," her lips neared his ears taking his earlobe into her lips and she flicked her hot tongue in it.

He groaned closing his eyes.