1
Forgive me for saying so, Your Highness, " Clarissa said slowly, "but for one as unaccustomed to good deeds as you, perhaps it would be best if you started with one on a smaller scale. Something like, I don't know, spreading bread crumbs for birds?"" Birds?" Valentina stared at Clarissa as if she had sprouted wings and would fly off. "Why on earth would I wish to feed birds?"" It was just a thought, " Clarissa murmured.Victoria Alexander
2
Pamela pulled off her cloak and Alexei gasped." You have on breeches! " He stared in disbelief. "Breeches! ""I've never worn them before, and they are extremely comfortable. I quite like them." She smoothed the fabric over her hip. "Besides, you don't expect me to duel in a dress, do you?"" I do not expect you to duel at all! " Pamela ignored him. "That would be most unfair, dueling in a dress, unless, of course, you would be willing to wear a dress as well?"" Don't be absurd." He snorted in disdain. "I have no intention of ever wearing women's clothing again."" Again?" She raised a brow." It was an unavoidable disguise, " he muttered.Victoria Alexander