*Matilda*
Sitting at the breakfast table the following morning, I can't believe I have agreed to her outlandish terms. He must be either very confident or very foolish. I know the value of his mare; he wouldn't part with it. He will find a suitable match for Gina, even if he has to step into the role himself.
No, after being in his bed, I can't allow him to marry Gina. I can hardly fathom I'm on the cusp of having an affair or how much I'm anticipating it. He had the right of it: I chose the howler club because I was willing to fall into bed with him.
My reputation is ruined. No one here will ever marry me. When I return to the Western Lands, it's quite possible someone there will be willing to take me as his mate. But he never needs to know about my affair. And if I don't marry, should
