Chapter 13
Raphael was already in the saloon waiting for her when she made her appearance after a lengthy stint in front of her looking glass.
Tonight she’d been forced to do his bidding and after Mary had worked magic with her hair and dress, her aunt had walked in and declared that at least in looks, Celeste was everything Raphael could want in the woman he was soon to take as his wife. However, more urgent was Celeste’s desire for this to be so for Lord Peregrine.
If he was going to judge her he must allow her to put her case to him. Not for a moment had she wavered in her desire to become his wife. He offered her everything she desired: passion, honesty and genuine regard. She’d have none of that with Raphael, that was certain.
If Lord Peregrine truly were the man she believed he w
