Cinnamon Gardens by Anna Jacobs

Author:Anna Jacobs [Anna Jacobs]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 9780749017170
Publisher: Allison & Busby
Published: 2015-08-23T04:00:00+00:00

When she opened the door, Nell let out a squeak of surprise as Angus grabbed her and demanded a kiss as his reward.

‘What hap—’

He cut off the words with a searing kiss, which just about melted her bones. She was breathless when he ended it, but so was he.

‘Does that mean things went well?’ She tried to speak calmly but failed.

‘Yes. But I told him we’re madly in love and about to start living together, so we need to practise kissing to make this convincing.’

He kissed her again, so of course she co-operated. Oh, his lips were so warm and soft.

Angus drew back, still holding her, and it was a few moments before she came down to earth enough to focus on his face and remember her question. ‘So what did happen today?’

‘I told him we were going to live together.’

‘You did?’

‘Jeffries knew who I was, so I said you’d gone all sentimental, wanting us to start our life together in your family home for a while.’ He pulled her closer. ‘You’ll have to pretend to be madly in love with me when we talk to him. Can you do that?’

There was dead silence, then she said, ‘Yes.’

‘Because you’re a good actress?’

She couldn’t lie to him; she wasn’t a good liar at the best of times. ‘No. Because I do find you very … attractive.’

‘Good. I find you luscious. Let your feelings show when he comes to see us, hold my hand, give me melting looks. I’ll do the same.’

He gave her a mock soppy look that had her laughing. When had she last had so much fun with someone?

She ran her fingers down his cheek and pressed a slow gentle kiss on his lips.

He sucked in his breath quite audibly and muttered, ‘Keep practising.’

‘I will if you will.’

They stared at one another without speaking and she was aware that their relationship had just moved on a stage.

‘I’ll ring Jeffries tomorrow morning and ask him to come round in the afternoon. All right?’

She nodded. ‘Mmm.’ Then she realised they’d been standing in the doorway kissing in full view of any passer-by. Slamming the door shut, she pulled him closer. ‘That’s Jeffries dealt with, but I think you’re right about the other matter. We do need a bit of practice at this … this smooching.’

‘Smooching? That’s an old-fashioned word.’

She was suddenly a little afraid. ‘Maybe I’m old-fashioned. It’s been a long time, Angus, since I’ve … felt that I wanted someone.’ There. She’d said it.

His voice was gentle. ‘I know, love. We can go at a pace you find comfortable.’

Then, as if he understood that this was enough high emotion for the moment, he put his arm round her shoulders and led her into the living room. He thumped one fist down on the sagging old sofa, and a cloud of dust rose. ‘Ugh. I’m not sitting on that thing. Let’s go and practise smooching at my place. I have food, wine and a very comfortable bed.’

She knew if she said

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