Page 29 of A Rogue Worth the Risk

“Clever girl, it is indeed,” Caspian said proudly. He looked around, then whispered. “But look.”

With his calloused finger, the nail clean and square upon the sheet, he pointed at the last clue.

Find this treasure and you needn’t search for the others.

It’s always sought but seldom found.

Priceless but costs nothing.

It can never give or receive enough and lives long

after the recipient is no more.

“If we solve this one, Caspian, we don’t have to find any of the others?”

Corinna raised her puzzled glance to his.

“Precisely, and I know what it is.” Caspian glanced around again. “Come with me, darling.”

He grabbed her hand, and they ran to the library.

Another laughing couple exited as they entered.

“There’s nothing on the list in there, old chap.” Andrew Darby said as he and Phillip Prescott scooted past in a rush.

“That’s what he thinks, but I know otherwise.” Caspian closed the door then locked it. He leaned against the panel and boldly swept his gaze over her.

Tingling from head to toe, Corinna swallowed. She cocked her head.

“Caspian, shouldn’t we be looking for the treasure?”

Eyes hooded, he shook his head.

“I found my treasure.” His voice grew husky with suppressed emotion.

Corinna’s heart tumbled over itself then resumed an irregular cadence.

He held out his arms. “Come here.”

Without hesitation, she flew into his embrace.

“Lady Osborne is a wily old bird. I’ll give her that,” he murmured into Corinna’s hair.

She pressed into him, savoring the hard plane of his chest, the strength of his arms, his scent and the tender kiss he dropped upon her head.

“You said you knew what the last clue was.” She raised her head. “Are you going to tell me?”

He was being most mysterious.

“I think you already know.” Caspian placed her hand on his chest. “It’s what makes my heart quicken every time I see you, Corinna. It’s what makes me smile when you speak and keeps me awake at night thinking of you.”

“Oh.” Joy blossomed inside Corinna.

Did he mean what she thought he meant?

Could it be true?

“It’s always sought but seldom found.” He kissed her forehead.