Page 14 of To Seduce A Rake
“You are one lucky lady that Lord Mulgrave came upon you when he did,” the doctor said. “But I believe you should be well after a few days of rest.”
“And I shall see that she gets it,” Harrison said, giving her a small smile.
“I shall leave you in capable hands and ensure the others fare as well as you,” the doctor said. He smiled at Rebecca and then nodded at Harrison before departing.
Harrison immediately knelt beside the bed. “I know it’s fast, and some may think we are mad, but will you marry me? When I thought I lost you”—his voice trailed off and he drew a deep breath—“I want you at my side.”
“Harrison,” she started, her expression pained. “I don’t want you offering marriage because of last night, or today, for that matter. You don’t wish to marry. I knew that going into this.”
He took her hand and squeezed it. “You are correct. I didn’t wish to marry…until I met you. I came to tell you that this morning, when I learnt you had departed. That is how I found you. I was coming after you to beg you to have me. To tell you that…well…”
“Have I rendered the rake speechless again?” she asked, amusement in her tone.
He couldn’t help but smile, seeing that his beautiful, clever woman had returned to him. “My rake days are over. There is only one woman for me. I love you, Rebecca. And I don’t expect you to feel the same—”
“Well, I know I love you, Harrison,” she blurted, interrupting him. “I hurried away this morning because I was heartbroken, believing you’d never feel the same.”
He rose and sat beside her on the bed, then wrapped her in his arms. “I love you so much, it frightens me to even contemplate the notion of losing you. So you must always stay with me.”
“Then I suppose I shall marry you,” she said, a playful tone in her voice. “It would be far more convenient if you insist on following me about.”
“As soon as you are well, we shall get a special license and marry right away,” he said, kissing her temple.
“How long until you can teach more of the devilish things you know?” she asked, nestling into him.
He laughed and held her close. “If you rest today, I shall deny you nothing tonight, Angel.”
She looked up at him. “I believe I shall enjoy being married to you.”
