Brazen (Reformed Rakes Novella Book 3) by Amy Sandas

Author:Amy Sandas [Sandas, Amy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: regency historical romance, steamy historical romance, novella, reformed rake, arranged marriage
Publisher: Amy Sandas
Published: 2019-08-06T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

The door closed quietly behind her, but she did not come any farther into the room. Once again, she wore the dark robe knotted tightly around her narrow waist. The hem of her white nightgown brushed the tops of her bare feet.

As Braden imagined untying the sash of her robe and loosening her nightgown, anticipation flared bright and hot through his blood. Lust—sharp and achingly sweet—rushed to his groin, pulling his body tight.

But she did not approach him.

He searched her face and saw stoic resolve in the set of her chin and press of her full mouth—not what one would hope to see in a lover’s countenance. Was she simply nervous as she had been last night?

Holding her gaze, he slowly approached her. His body was already taut with sensual need. Though Braden had never been one to deny his own desires, he would take things slow again tonight. For her and the passion he knew she’d unleash.

When he stood before her, he took a deep breath and inhaled the scent of fresh soap and warm vanilla. Her eyes flickered in the dim light, revealing variances of shadow and light that seemed a reflection of the woman herself. Subtle contradictions. Darkness and light. Pride and vulnerability.

She had come to him freely but her inner disquiet was clear to see. He hoped she knew she could retreat at any time, change her mind and go back through that door. But he also hoped that once he touched her, she would want to stay.

“I didn’t know if I would see you tonight,” he said in a thick murmur, his voice already weighted with the desire running through him.

Her gaze dropped to his mouth, then bounced up to his eyes. There was something uncertain in her gaze, as though she warred with herself. The thick fall of her lashes swept over her cheeks as she replied, “I apologize for not being available today. There were things I needed to do.”

Braden lifted his hand to lightly brush the backs of his fingers over the curve of her cheek down to her jaw. “I understand.”

She lifted her chin to meet his gaze. Desire swirled deep and heavy in her eyes. Her lips parted softly and he couldn’t resist brushing his thumb over the lower curve.

“Braden.”

His name murmured in her soft, melodic voice sounded both gently chiding and subtly pleading.

It was all he needed. Slipping his hand beneath the fall of her hair, he cupped her nape. Drawing her forward, he lowered his head, bringing their mouths together.

The instant their lips touched, the kiss seared him. He made an involuntary sound in his throat and stepped even closer, needing to feel the full length of her body pressing to his. But it wasn’t enough. With another sound of frustration, he swept his arm beneath her legs and lifted her against his chest.

Her arms wrapped around his neck as her mouth opened against his, taking in his thrusting tongue, allowing him to taste her fully.

Braden carried her quickly to his bed, lowering his body atop hers as his kisses delved deep.

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