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disconcerting of all possibilities, he was losing some of his famous control and succumbing to the passion that inspired Claire so strongly?
    Claire climbed the stairs wondering what happened. He could not explain why it had allowed Jasper to kiss her. Typically, one person was filed, although he was always in the company of Lord Fairhurst, she felt the need to do crazy things. It was nice to think that the initiative off the kiss, but acknowledged his share of blame, it had a chance to say no. And, taking possession of his mind, thoughts screamed yes.
    After Henry, she never reacted physically to any man. In the circumstances, Lord Fairhurst should be the last man she should be emotionally involved. Upon entering the room, approached the window. The sun began to set. Soon the garden to cover the twilight, buttons hoping for the warmth of the sun the next morning to open into splendid flowers.
    The garden kept the promise of spring, the allusion to the beauty to come. It seemed a metaphor for his feelings for Lord Fairhurst.
    The thought saddened her. The conflicting emotions he faced was evidence of the attraction he felt for the first time since Jasper.
    But he had no right to such emotions. Lord Fairhurst belonged to another, and she to another. His relationship with Jay was not romantic in nature, and never would, but that was the agreement that he accepted.
    And the agreement that would keep forever.
    At least now, she had memories. For a long time was not granted. Jay could be considered the libertine of the family, but the kisses of Jasper Fairhurst made clear that Lord knew how to please a woman.
    Just thinking about it, Claire was on shaky legs. Determined, banished the thought and images of his mind. He spent the rest of the afternoon in the rooms, deciding whether it would be better to stay here alone and sit quietly at the dinner table. He needed to get used to loneliness. It would be a nice evening, but would not be horrible. It would be exactly what it was: the reality of their future. Eventually, when he could not control his thoughts, remember the kisses of Lord Fairhurst. But with the pleasant memories, the warning was cruel. She should not kiss him again. He was not her and never would. Deceiving him only bring disappointment. Unfortunately, the mind does not dictate orders to the heart. As feared, Claire spent half the night awake, and when I finally fell asleep, the memories of kisses seducing a charming man populated his dreams.
    Chapter VII
    During the days that followed, Jasper tried to occupy himself with the business. He spent almost all day at the office, sending or reading with the secretaries. Repeating to yourself that it was simply a precaution, he avoided Claire. The mansion was huge, so the chances of finding it were slim, but to ensure its isolation, had come to dine at the strangest times of day and evening in the privacy of your room or office.
    For the first time in her life, she felt uncomfortable and ill at ease in his own house. Well spent to avoid social events. It was not yet prepared to respond to friends and acquaintances about his relationship with Rebecca. Sending flowers daily to Rebecca, but she never thanked for his kindness. Her silence was significant, and Jasper began to consider whether you would be given the chance to hit the edges between them. And in the days of greatest despair, he wondered if he really wanted that chance. The only person who was eager to see his lawyer, Walter Beckham, who appeared to be strangely aloof. By morning, received it at home, but the meeting was unproductive. And not only by the slow progress in pursuing the issue, but also by the strange behavior of the lawyer. Always calm and talkative, Beckham looked nervous now, with laconic answers and evasive and avoid facing Jasper. Jasper never questioned the competence and honesty of the attorney, but had been left with the distinct impression that he was hiding something.
    - I interrupt?
    Jasper