Barons Always Win Wagers (Forbidden Kisses Book 3) by Catherine Mayfair

Author:Catherine Mayfair [Mayfair, Catherine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Regency & Victorian Romance, London Society, England & Britain, 19th Century, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Love Possibility, Hearts Desire, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Sensual Story Theme, Forbidden Kisses Series, The Shepherd Family & Siblings
Publisher: Catherine Mayfair
Published: 2020-06-03T04:00:00+00:00

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The following morning, Emma woke with an aching head and a hurting heart, though she was unsure which was worse. She had not drunk as much wine as she had the other nights, but still her head pounded, and when she touched her face, she felt heat radiate from her skin.

However, it was the pain in her heart that she felt as she rose from the couch and looked at Michael asleep in the chair, his heavy overcoat pulled over him as a blanket. He looked so peaceful and innocent.

Yet, neither of them had been innocent the night before as their kisses almost led to the man taking her virtue. Or rather to her nearly handing it to him on a silver platter. She could not put the entirety of blame on him, for it was she who returned each of his kisses with her own, her desires taking over any sense of reasonable thought. That she laid at her feet.

Walking to the fireplace, she poked the embers and added another log. Then she went to the window and was pleased to see the sun peeking over the horizon and turning the sky a lovely pink.

Regret filled her for carrying on as she had the night before. There were words for women who did such things, and none of them were held in high regard. But it was not only what they had done but the feeling that had come to her heart. Though she did not love the man, she did have feelings for him that had moved beyond the fondness that had developed after her first day in his home.

Was what she felt simply her desires masked as another feeling? Or was it just that she simply cared for the man?

Turning to look at Michael, she tried to piece together to what extent she cared for him. He was a friend, but would she allow him to court her if he were to ask? No, she could not imagine that happening, for the man’s drinking was out of hand, and the way he lived his life was far from her own. He had opened his heart to her, certainly, but too much scandal surrounded the man to consider courtship.

She almost laughed. The question was if she cared for the man. How had she moved her thoughts to courtship?

Yet, the thought of not being near him caused her heart to ache, for she feared Michael would not bode well alone.

The incessant arguing with herself was making the pounding in her head increase. The truth was, though Michael had saved her life, it was no reason to continue staying with him in his home. The more she thought on the matter, the more she realized it would be best if she left. The temptation to give in to her own desires would soon be unstoppable, and she could not allow that to happen. She was a lady of the ton, respectable, and that would come to an end if she continued this visit.

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