Sophia laughed harder. "How could I? I couldn't possibly seduce you, Mr. Brown. I just wanted to lift your spirits, not get you into bed."

"You think I can just look and let it go?" William sneered.

"Is that how badly you want me, Mr. Brown? Would sleeping with me once make you feel better?"

William pressed his tongue against his palate, his eyes predatory. "Let me sleep with you and find out if it's good."

'Not in a million years!' Sophia thought.

Sophia ...