“Oh, he hasn’t done anything to compromise my virtue,” she said quickly as she snapped her head up to look his way. After the words were out, she silently cursed herself for blurting that out.
Trevor grinned, reminding her a lot of the way Trey smiled. Even the dimple on his chin flashed at her—something she hadn’t seen since they were children.
“He has not compromised your virtue?” Trevor tapped his finger on his chin. “What an interesting change of events.”
Her face flamed, but she kept her eyes on him anyway.
“It makes me wonder why Trey led everyone to believe he had? Especially to a room full of gossipmongers.”
She shrugged. “I pray it was because he knew I didn’t want to leave with Mr. Cutler. Alex lied about the betrothal agreement, but I had no way to prove it at the moment. I was sinking fast,and I didn’t know how to get out. I silently pleaded with Trey to help me, and I prayed he could see it in my eyes.”
Trevor nodded. “So my gallant brother came to your rescue?”
“Yes. That’s the way I look at it. However, I seriously think Trey is not thinking the way I am.”
“What do you suppose he’s thinking?”
“I fear he thinks I have trapped him in some way.”
“But you were not the one who confessed the secret.”
“I know, but I desperately wanted him to help me last night.”
He shook his head. “That does not mean Trey is going to think you have trapped him.”
“I don’t know, Your Grace. I know how he feels about love and marriage.”
Trevor tilted his head, his eyes widening. “He’s shared with you his feelings on the subject?”
“Yes.”
“So the two of you have grown rather close, both physically and emotionally?”
“Yes. He knows I’m in love with him.”
“Does he now.” His grin stretched across his face. “So I’m assuming you do not mind marrying him after all.”
“I do want to marry him, Your Grace, but I don’t want him to think I trapped him.”
“I see.” He nodded.
She leaned forward. “Do you think he will marry me?”
Trevor chuckled. “Oh, he will do the right thing by you. I can promise that.”
“Are you saying you will force him?”
He held up his hands and shrugged. “You put me in an awkward position, Miss Faraday. If my brother does not do it first, I must force him to do the right thing.”
Her heart flipped with excitement, yet she worried Trey would eventually blame her. If he hadn’t done so already.
“Did you come here to tell me to leave?” she asked.
“No. I wanted to know how you felt about my brother, and especially how he feels about you.” Trevor stood, walked to her and patted her shoulder. “Keep up the good work.” He winked. “You are the best thing that has ever happened to my brother.”
Tears gathered in her eyes and she smiled. “What does your mother think? Does she hate me for ruining her birthday party?”
“I shall let my mother talk to you herself. Do not fret, though. She’s a very understanding woman.”
