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@@@@@Oh, why had he caher looking this way? It wasn't what she'd planned at allLuke was back, and so soon, and she no longer felt tired all "Nappy New Year," she saidFenton stepped to one side, and Scarlett saw Cat on the behind himBoth Cat's arms were held up for her two hands steady the gleaming jewelled tiara on her tousled headShe - down the steps to Scarlett, her green eyes laughing, her twitching to keep from grinningBehind her trailed a long, slash of color, a crimson velvet robe bordered with a wide band ermine"Cat's wearing your regalia, Countess," Luke said"I've to arrange our marriage Scarlett's knees gave way and she sat on the marble floor circle of red, with green and blue petticoats spilling from beneat? flicker of anger mixed with her shocked thrill of triumphIt took all the fun out of everytl 7 "It seems our surprise was a success, Cat," said Lukehe untied the heavy silk cords at her neck and took the tiara from her handsI have to talk to your mother "Can I open my box?" "Yes Cat looked at Scarlett, smiled, then ran giggling up the stairsLuke gathered the robe over his left arm, held the tiara in his left hand, and walked down to stand near Scarlett with his right hand reaching down to herhe looked very tall, very big, his eyes very darkShe gave him her hand, and he lifted her to her feet"We'll go into the library," said Fenton"There's a fire, and a bottle of champagne for a toast to seal the" Scarlett allowed him to lead the wayhe wanted to marry herShe couldn't believe itShe was numb, speechless with shockWhile Luke poured the wine she warmed herself at the fireLuke held a glass out to he