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my mate and I will not be denied her any longer.”
    Lord Euston looked into his daughter’s beautiful eyes and watched them change. She was upset by his attack on Heny, but she didn’t know why it upset her. He concentrated on only her and spoke to her mind. “I only wanted to protect you, my daughter. I only seek your happiness. When everything is revealed to you I pray you remember this.”
    Her eyes softened and he knew she understood. She smiled up at him and squinted her eyes. Deep furrows grew in her forehead and he wondered at her. Then he felt a vague sense of peace. He smiled down at her again.
    “You did very well my Amelia. It was so subtle that at first I thought it was truly my own thought. How long have you been leading me by the nose?”
    She beamed. “It really worked? Oh, Papa I only learned of it just now and have never tried it ever before!” She was fairly bouncing with excitement. In that moment she appeared as innocent as a child. He reached out to her and pulled her into his embrace.
    She looked up at her beloved father and asked, “Are you quite sure Mother cannot do it too?”
    “Yes, I am quite sure and thankful,” he laughed and released her. “That was truly your first attempt?” At her nod he looked to Henry and inclined his head slightly. “You will soon regret your decision to make her aware of this gift, I think. Although, unless she gains some experience, it will be exceedingly easy to know when she attempts it.”
    Both men laughed at the scowl that Amelia gave them. Her father kissed her forehead.
    “Papa, I still do not understand what this is all about. I understand that we are different and that somehow mother is not, but how are we different? How is any of this even possible?”
    “I am afraid, my dear, that I am unable to explain this to you. We are different in many ways, but the only way for you to truly understand is for you to experience it yourself, and I cannot aid you in this.”
    She looked to Henry. “Can you show me, Henry?” She looked at him in a blatant attempt to charm him and it worked because he smiled warmly at her.
    “We will discuss the many things I can show you another time, my love. I must speak with your father now. Perhaps you should find your mother and assure her that all is well.”
    At her narrowed gaze he raised his hands and shook his head. “I am only suggesting it, my love. I will not seek to rule your mind, for I fear retribution too desperately.”
    “Very well you should, My Lord.” She then turned and left the room.
    “What happened to ‘Henry’?” He said as the door closed. He then turned to Richard and made plans to spend the evening with Amelia.

 
    Chapter Five
     
    The London Season was exhausting. Amelia stood near the open doors of the dining Hall. She hadn’t seen Henry, but she knew he was there. He watched her. She felt his eyes on her flesh as though they were his hands. Heat rushed to her cheeks as she longed to feel his hands and his mouth on her again.
    Lost in her thoughts she did not notice anyone near her until she felt warm breath on her neck.
    “Lady Amelia. It is a pleasure to see you again. You should be cautious though. Your scent draws others as well.”
    “Henry.” His name was a whispered moan escaping her lips. He felt his body respond to it intensely.
    “I must warn you, my love, I am dying for another taste of you, a more,” he paused and lowered his voice further, “filling taste.”
    His outrageous words brought bright color to her cheeks and a warm rush of moisture between her thighs.
    He inhaled deeply, stirring the hair at her nape. “Mmmm, I am pleased to know the idea appeals to you as well.”
    She turned astonished eyes to him.
    “Yes, Amelia. I can smell your want and it is enchanting.”
    She gasped and covered her mouth with her hand as tears glistened in her eyes.
    “My lovely Amelia. Does your passion frighten you?” He sighed into her ear.
    “You should not say such