“Stop complaining and place your chips on the dealer,” Seb said to Nash, who complied, giving Sebastian a knowing look.

Fine, Seb wanted to say. I was flirting. Can you blame me? I am me, and she is lovely.

“Dealer wins,” Miss Ivy said after a few minutes, jolting Seb from his thoughts. She nodded toward one of the workers, who stepped forward at her gesture.

He looked smugly at Nash, who was already rolling his eyes. “My entire life might be in shambles, and tomorrow is in doubt, but at least I am still able to predict a turn of the card.” Poking Nash was nearly as much fun as teasing ladies.

Nash drew his chips toward him, flipping one at Seb. “Here, let me be the first to stake your future.” The worker had stepped away, and he felt her focus back on the two of them.

Sebastian caught the chip, placing it on the table, shifting it between player and dealer. At last he decided where to place it, then glanced up to meet her eyes. “I’m betting on the dealer,” he said, watching as her eyes widened and she took a few short breaths.

Perhaps his luck hadn’t entirely changed.

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About the Author

MEGAN FRAMPTON writes historical romance under her own name and romantic women’s fiction under the name Megan Caldwell. She likes the color black, gin, dark-haired British men, and huge earrings, not in that order. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her husband and kid. You can visit her website at www.meganframpton.com.

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