Oliver had debated with himself for a while over the appropriate course of action
to take. But no matter how long he contemplated the situation, it seemed the only way he might be able to win Hazel's hand would be to seduce
her. Though it was very ungentlemanly and he would prefer to actual y win
her, a simple seduction would have to do. He knew she was still awake because
he could hear her bustling about her room after her maid had once again
sneaked out the door.
He'd original y assumed she was dreaming since her heartbeat had the speed of
a horse at a galop Strange. Most people he'd known in his life had
a steady heartbeat. If they were angry or passionate, it sped up, and if they were
tired, it slowed down. Hers was erratic. Steady when they were on the
road or when he touche
