A Whisper of Treason by Connolly Lynne

Author:Connolly, Lynne
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Fiction, Romance, Historical
Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing, inc.
Published: 2020-09-02T16:00:00+00:00

So now she knew. A harebrained scheme to assassinate the royal family had kept him chasing his brother across Europe, and fear that he wouldn’t be able to keep her out of it made him turn his back on her.

He wasn’t turning his back now.

The irony of the situation did not escape her. “The government asked you to return to your father’s treason in order to prove your own loyalty.”

“You are a woman in a million,” he said fervently. “You have no idea how good it is to discuss this problem with someone who understands all the ramifications. Only Trensom has a better understanding.”

A dry smile lifted the corners of his mouth. Delphi was glad to see it. This serious man had ripped away his frivolous mask, much as he had during that night in Greenwich when they had talked long into the night.

He squeezed her hand. The contact undid her. The affairs of kings seemed far away all of a sudden, and the awareness that they were alone swept in on her.

“But what of us? What did you do, back there in the square?” She licked her lips.

His gaze followed her instinctive action hungrily. “I claimed you.”

She disliked him referring to her on those terms. “I’m not an object. You can’t do that.”

“I did. I have.” His hand remained on hers, but she did not attempt to move it. “I could say that I stopped you doing something you didn’t understand. I could say that after the attack on Trensom, I became aware that you would be as safe with me—safer—than with him. All that would be true, but even more true is that I cannot bear the thought of losing you. I want you, Delphi. I always have. Now I want more—to keep you safe, to be mine.”

He drew her to her feet, kept his gaze on hers and turned his hand so he held hers securely. They were close, as close as her wide skirts allowed. “I need you, Delphi.” He huffed a light self-deprecating laugh. “So much.”

Before she could speak, he kissed her.

And then she lost all her senses except one. Desire swept over her in a great wave. She moaned into his mouth and, heedless of her finery, crushed her body against his. Layers of fabric prevented her from the intimacy she instinctively yearned for. In Greenwich, they had been wearing their night clothes, and while they were modestly voluminous, the soft fabrics had given her a better sense of his body. She recalled it now in vivid detail, his powerful shoulders, the strong body.

And yes, she reciprocated his sentiments. She wanted him, too, and she was tired of denying it.

Her brave future dissolved, replaced by another. One that included Adam.

He threaded his fingers through the curls of her elaborate hairstyle, drawing her closer, deepening the kiss. What else mattered more than this? Her body blossomed for him.

“Delphi.” Her name on his lips sent shivers down her spine. He kissed her again.

Delphi responded, sliding her hands under his coat, the warmth of his body heating her to a fever of desire.

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