*Madelyn* During the carriage ride, I can't stop touching the bracelet. He gave me a gift on our wedding day, but I was fairly certain it had been an obligation. This gift… what does it signify? He took my breath away when I walked into the library and saw him in his tight black trousers, gray waistcoat, and blue double-breasted tailcoat. He looks magnificent. Even with his dark hair styled, he still exudes a roughness that is appealing on a primal level. I can't imagine that there is a she-wolf in all of England who wouldn't want him. I certainly do. But it's more than his good looks that appeal to me. I didn't expect the care and attention he takes with Beth. I certainly didn't expect this slow shifting in our relationship. I touch the bracelet again. In all honesty, I dreaded what to

