By the Light of the Silvery Moon by Tricia Goyer

Author:Tricia Goyer [Goyer, Tricia]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Christian Fiction, Romance
ISBN: 9781607427889
Publisher: Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2012-07-01T04:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 12

Damien was thankful Amelia had agreed to stroll the decks with him. Thankful for the quiet. Thankful to leave curious eyes behind. Dorothea had watched him from across the room. Others had, too. Who is this woman? He spotted the question in their eyes.

And from those who knew that Amelia was from second class, he saw judgment, too. What is she doing on our deck? She doesn’t belong. To them, kindness and gentleness of heart were not traits to be valued. But after spending time with women who cared more about their latest custom hat than whether their cutting words wounded, Damien found Amelia a breath of fresh air. And she was beautiful in her own simple way.

Damien eyed Amelia as she studied the deep, dark water. The light freckles on her nose beguiled him. He imagined her walking off this ship on his arm. He imagined taking her to his father’s estate and showing her the property, seeing the joy the beauty of the place would bring to her.

He shook his head, wondering why he dreamed up such ideas. His chest grew heavy, as if Titanic’s anchor settled there. He didn’t know if he could continue on with the rest of the evening without telling her how he felt.

“Amelia?”

“Hmm?” She looked up to him, and he saw interest in her eyes. Perhaps the same emotions that were surging through him tossed around in her heart, too.

“I know this sounds like a line, but being with you this evening is one of the best nights of my life.”

She crossed her arms and pulled them to her. “Yes, Damien, I have to agree.” Her eyes blinked slowly, and a smile touched her lips. “I enjoyed it very much. Enjoyed getting to know you. You’re a very special person.”

Her words—her contentment in being there with him—stirred something within he couldn’t contain. He lowered his lips to kiss hers. He touched her lips slightly. They were soft, cool from the night air. His heart exploded inside his chest. A rush of heat moved through his limbs.

But instead of returning the kiss, she pulled back. Her face registered surprise, shock.

“I’m sorry. I’ve been too bold. I’m overstepping my bounds.”

“Well, if you want me to disagree, I won’t. I haven’t spent time with someone like you before.” She swept her hand toward the room they’d just exited. “I am not accustomed to your lifestyle. I’m not sure how these women respond, but … I do not give my kisses away so freely. In fact, I don’t wish for that to happen again unless it’s with the man I plan on marrying.”

“I’m sorry.” Heat drained from his face. “I never thought….” He let his words trail. Foolish, foolish. Most women were eager to accept his kisses, but they also understood and appreciated his standing and his bank account. A kiss to them meant access to both—or at least that was their hope. This woman seemed unconcerned with either. He liked that. He liked her. And at that moment, this was the woman he wanted more than any other.

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