Bronwyn Scott's Sexy Regency Bundle (190 page)

Peyton hurried Gray off to clean up, leaving Julia and Paine alone in the entry. 'Did you do this, Paine?' Julia inquired, studying her new husband thoughtfully.

Paine had the good grace to look sheepish. 'I have some connections in the shipping industry and I put them to work. I was suspicious that nothing had turned up, especially since the coast of Spain is notorious for bodies washing ashore. Sure enough, someone recalled a man of Gray's description when he passed through a remote sea village. I sent Flaherty after him.'

'It's the best wedding gift ever. I could not have asked for more,' Julia said, tears in her eyes. 'I was going to wait, Paine, but I have a gift for you, too.'

Paine protested. 'I have everything I want, Julia.' He moved to pull her into his arms.

Julia twined her arms around his neck and pulled him close to whisper in his ear.

'I stand corrected,' Paine said, his voice trembling slightly. 'I only
thought
I had everything I wanted.

When, my dear, do you think the gift will arrive?'

'Around February, in time for Valentine's Day,' Julia said softly.

'And to think this all started because you needed to

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be ruined and I needed to be redeemed. I think this has ended rather well.'

'Ended?' Julia laughed up at him. 'This is only the beginning. Happy ever after is only for fairy tales.'

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