A Rogue and Some Mistletoe (The Rogue Chronicles Book 5) by Lana Williams

Author:Lana Williams [Williams, Lana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

Lucy felt her body awaken as if her entire being had been dormant all this time, waiting to be brought to life by this man’s touch. Guilt slid through her at the thought of Emma, but her cousin still didn’t know which, if any, of the gentlemen she liked. Then her feelings took over, pushing aside the worry.

Hugh’s mouth on hers was firm and sure, and she had an unexpected appreciation for his knowledge of how to properly kiss. His lips teased hers, enticing her to do the same. He tightened his hold on her fingers, and she placed her other hand on his upper arm, enjoying the firm muscles beneath the smooth wool.

The kiss was more than she’d imagined a kiss would be. How could the mere touching of lips make her feel so much? The heat gathering in her body shocked her even as desire rose.

When Hugh eased back, she went with him, unwilling to stop when they’d only just begun. With a groan, he took her mouth again. “So sweet,” he muttered between kisses.

Sweet? Her foggy mind considered the word. No. Definitely not. Spicy, perhaps. Hot, certainly. Then all thoughts fell away when his tongue pressed against the seam of her lips, requesting entry. She parted them, both awed and confused at how the simple invasion sent a pang of need through her.

This was not simple passion. This was something more. And it frightened her.

She jerked back, breathless, unable to meet Hugh’s gaze as heat filled her face. He must think her an immature girl rather than a woman of three and twenty to react this way to a kiss.

His gentle hand along her cheek had her panic easing. “Lucy, you are so beautiful. Kissing you is magical.”

That had her meeting his gaze, searching to see if he could possibly feel the same way she did. Though passion and tenderness were visible in his expression, surely his world hadn’t shaken the way hers had.

She’d known before their lips touched how special the kiss would be, but her expectation fell short. That didn’t mean she was ready for more. Besides, she had to think of Emma and what she might want. What if Hugh turned out to be her choice?

“I-I must check on my aunt again.” Lucy latched onto the excuse to escape so she could collect her thoughts. Another few minutes alone with Hugh, and she’d forget all the reasons they couldn’t be together, including Emma.

“Of course.” But he didn’t release her.

Lucy knew she could easily move from his embrace, but his reluctance to let her go tugged at something deep within her. She’d never had anyone hold her like that. In fact, she rarely received affection since her parents had died. The lump forming in her throat jolted her to her feet to escape the lure of him before she made a fool of herself.

“I can’t do this.” She shook her head, not certain to what she referred. Kiss? Share intimacy? Or allow herself to

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