At first, she was very surprised by his ungentlemanly behavior, but seeing the large bulge between his leg, she understood that his pants would surely be uncomfortable for him.
My, my, what a hot-blooded man this Duke turned out to be. But There was another question that begged an answer. How BIG is he anyway?
"Oh dear, it seems there has been a misunderstanding, Lady Highmore. I thought I had already mentioned that staring so intently at me doesn't benefit either of us," he said, his tone controlled but out of context.
Her eyes shot up to meet his again, and she felt a hot flush spread across her neck and cheeks at being called out for staring at his family jewels. Leaning closer, she whispered into his ear.
"My feminine charm is something I am willing to offer a worthy man like the Duke whenever you require something in return."