A Lyon in Her Bed by Amanda Mariel

Author:Amanda Mariel
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2020-08-18T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

EMELINE CLUNG TO Leo as his mouth devoured hers in a bruising kiss. He demanded more, and she parted her lips, allowing his tongue to dart inside her mouth.

Her knees weakened as she brought her arms around his neck. Passion swam through her, threatening to choke off all reason.

This kiss had little to do with passion. It was little more than an attempt to quiet her. He had no wish to answer her questions. No wish to discuss his past, but it was too important to ignore.

She fought the urge to get lost in the moment and pulled back.

Her breaths came fast as she splayed her hand on his chest, holding him at bay. “That was some kiss, and I would like to do it more, but not right now.” She gave a weak smile, her heart pounding. “Presently, I wish to talk.”

“You talk too much,” he half growled as he leaned toward her again.

She took a step back. “On the contrary, you do not talk enough.”

“We do not need to talk at all.”

Emeline stiffened and notched her chin. “I understand your reluctance to discuss your family, can you not understand my desire to know you?”

Leo stared at her, his eyes holding no expression. “You agreed to give me a son. Friendship was not a part of the bargain.”

“I think you are worth knowing. Worth caring about and building a life with.”

“Then you are mistaken.” His tone was frosty.

Emeline fought the urge to pull back. “I will be the judge of that.”

He placed his hand over hers where it rested on his cheek and held it in place. His other arm snaked around her waist and pulled her tight against him.

Desire sparked, and her pulse thrummed at the feel of his muscled torso tight against her body. It would be all too easy to press her lips to his.

The temptation to allow his distraction mounted when she took account of her situation.

Her breasts were molded to his chest, his erection pressed to her abdomen, and heat pooled between her thighs. To her dismay, a small whimper escaped her lips.

“I want you, now,” he whispered close to her ear.

“I want to know why you did not tell me you were a soldier?”

His hold on her faltered. “It is irrelevant.”

She stroked her hand over his jawline. “It makes you a hero.”

He shook his head. “I’m no hero. I am scared, inside. Cold and empty.” He met her gaze and stared deep into her eyes. “Do yourself a favor and cease your efforts to make more of us than we are.”

“Never,” she said with conviction. She had taken him to husband and would not abandon him now. This was her life, her future. She’d not give up on them. “I want a—”

His mouth claimed hers once more, cutting off her words.

This time, Emeline succumbed. She trailed her hand from his jaw into his hair and wrapped her arm around his neck.

Perhaps, for now, she could comfort him without words. Mayhap, she could take a bit for herself, too.

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