His Lady Mistress

“Why do you want me as your mistress?” And why am I even asking? Verity wondered.Max blinked. “Isn’t that obvious?”“No.” She couldn’t imagine why he would want her.According to her aunt and cousins, she had nothing torecommend her. Oh, she knew why Godfrey wanted her.Because she was defenceless and he was a swaggeringbully.But Max—Lord Blakehurst—was not of that ilk. She hadnot the least idea why a man with a reputation for takingbeautiful women as his mistresses would want her.“Because I desire you, of course.…”