The Countess stared with unblinking, moisture-filled eyes, and that blasted pain shot straight through his gut and caused a raw burn. She stopped his absent-minded rubs at his midriff with her hand. “Are you suffering some sort of aliment in your abdomen, Your Grace?

The duke bristled. “Of course not. I enjoy perfect health.”

She lifted a brow. “Your veins may run with the bluest blood, but your human form suffers from the same frailties as the rest of us lower mortals. I’ve noticed that you rub your stomach quite often. Perhaps you should consult a physician.”

“Ridiculous charlatans. I’ll not listen to another swindler promising to cure a simple digestive disorder by bleeding me dry with leeches.”  

She gasped and put her hand to her mouth. “Oh, Max. You’ve already visited physicians.”

“It’s nothing.”

Four Times A Virgin By Suzi Love. Book 2 Irresistible Aristocrats Series.   https://books2read.com/suziloveFTAV