Page 63 of Embracing the Earl (The St. Clairs 3)

Everyone had filed out by then, leaving Luke with Jeremy.

“She’s quite a woman,” his brother said. “Determined. Intelligent. Kindhearted. And quite beautiful.”

“Caroline is that and more,” he agreed.

“Have you told her of your feelings?”

“Not yet.”

“Why are you hesitating?” Jeremy pressed. “If she doesn’t know, you could lose her to another.”

“I don’t think she’s kissed anyone but me,” Luke confided with confidence.

Jeremy’s brows arched in ducal fashion. “Oh?”

“I’m the first to have kissed her. I will be the last.” Luke placed a hand on Jeremy’s shoulder. “I’ll know when the time is right, big brother. Trust me.”

“We all like her a great deal. She’ll make a wonderful St. Clair.”

Luke smiled. “I think so, too.”

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