Chapter 41 Schemes in the Smoke

Just then, an inexplicable heat rose from within Nancy's body, spreading rapidly through her veins and setting her whole body ablaze. Her breathing grew shallow, and her head started to spin. Something was wrong. Terribly wrong. Her gaze darted to the incense burner in the corner, from which smoke curled up. Her eyes narrowed in alarm. Damn it, the incense was tampered with! Who did it? Rosewood Manor was Sabrina's territory. Who would dare pull such a stunt here? Unless… unless Sabrina had arranged this. Goodness. Was that woman attempting to play matchmaker with them? The thought left her furious and flustered, yet the waves of heat rolling through her body soon drowned out her reason. Sebastian noticed her flushed cheeks and glassy eyes. Then, he caught the faint sweetness laced into the woody fragrance around them. Realization instantly dawned on him. It was the same cheap trick again. Disgust flickered in his dark eyes. Nancy had completely lost her senses. Her throat w