Chapter 74

Jeremy spun around and froze when his eyes met hers in the dark. His surprised expression lasted for a second, then his brown eyes turned cold.

"Is there anything I can help you with, my lady?"

"I need to talk to you."

She looked around, afraid to be seen.

"Is there any place we can talk in private?"

Eyes fixed on her face, Jeremy remained silent for a long moment. She thought he wouldn't answer her, but finally he said,

"Follow me."

He led her away from the open space into a secluded, shadowy path. Arabella looked around the darkened surroundings as they traveled further away from the main building. Nobody was likely to hear her scream from here, but she wasn't the slightest bit scared. She knew Jeremy more than anyone else in the world. He might be a cad, but he wouldn't seek to hurt her, that she knew for sure. She continued to follow him and before long, a shed came into view.

Jeremy pushed the rickety door open and turned to face her, motioning her to precede him inside.