A Tip of the Cap by Rebecca Connolly

Author:Rebecca Connolly
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: 0
Published: 2019-01-31T18:00:00+00:00

Beth was not generally fond of athletic activity early in the morning, but her husband had suggested the night before that they enjoy a morning ride together. She had agreed so readily that she’d had no thought for what that would entail.

Even now, perched on horseback, she was confused by it. She was barely awake enough to blink without effort, how was she supposed to engage in conversation and flirtation with her husband while simultaneously riding a massive animal that could seriously injure her if she were not mindful?

All that she could say for herself was that she looked properly fetching, thanks to the attentions of two maids she had engaged for the endeavor. They, at least, had been alert enough to consider things properly. She did so love the deep green of her riding habit and hoped it might do for her complexion and figure everything that the girls had promised.

Malcolm, of course, looked utterly perfect. Perfectly dressed, perfectly poised, and perfectly tempting. He had changed somehow while he was London. He did not look as imposing as he once had to her, his hair a little less perfect than before, his cravat a little less formal. He looked more real, more human… more attainable. Even though Beth still felt half-asleep, she was very aware and appreciative of her husband this morning.

He had not said much to her yet, but it was early, and they had not eaten before they had embarked. He had posed the idea of a brisk ride together followed by sharing breakfast together, and she had thrilled at his offer, noting his repeated emphasis on the word together. His eager greeting with the children and subsequent play with them had been different, more relaxed and natural. He had surprised them all by suggesting they not return to lessons that day. He had raced the boys, twirled the girls, and had rolled the grassy hill a surprising five times.

His very warm greeting for her had shattered any restraint she may still have had with him. She had trembled with the anticipation of his return, keeping her feet planted where they were to avoid making a scene. Watching him with the children had brought tears to her eyes, and then to see the way he had looked up at her… It was as if his motions were half their speed as he approached her, her heart pounding twice its usual pace.

She could play out the entire kiss second by second, every touch and motion seared into her memory. More than half the night she had played it over and over, reliving the glorious experience of his lips on hers, his hands cradling her face gently, and she, helpless to resist and weakening further by the moment, could only tremble more in his hold and cling to the strength he provided.

And that had been a fairly gentle kiss, especially when compared with the one he had given her in the hallway that night.

But yesterday’s kiss, and the small ones that had happened since, stirred her more than the passion she had felt from him before.

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