Desiring Lady Caro by Ella Quinn

Author:Ella Quinn [Quinn, Ella]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 9781601832542
Google: PFDPAgAAQBAJ
Amazon: 1601832559
Goodreads: 18752527
Publisher: eKensington
Published: 2013-12-31T13:00:00+00:00

“My lord?” Nugent stood at the side of the bed.

Huntley’s eyes popped open. The presence of his wife’s maid was no longer a surprise. What did astonish him was that he was sleeping almost as much as Caro. “Yes, Nugent?”

“It’s time to rouse her for luncheon. The doctor said he’d be round shortly afterwards.”

He glanced at Caro curled up next to him, sleeping peacefully, and a tenderness he’d never experienced before washed over him. “Find a warm, thick dressing gown for her to wear. If her ladyship doesn’t have one, ask Maufe.”

Nugent’s lips twitched. “Yes, my lord.”

“And, Nugent, I have questions I need you to answer.”

The humor left her countenance and she pressed her lips into a straight line. “If I am able, my lord.”

Huntley fixed his gaze on her. Demanding her cooperation was not the way to get it. “Fair enough. I hope you know I only want to help her ladyship. I can’t do it blind.”

The tension left Nugent’s face. “I do know, my lord. Very well, whenever you are ready.”

After the maid left, he lightly kissed his wife on her jaw and neck. “Caro, my sweet, it’s time for luncheon.”

When he nibbled her throat, she turned into him and opened her sleep-fogged eyes. He moved back to her lips, caressing them lightly with his own. Finally she responded by pursing hers. There was still a long way to go, but thank the Lord for small favors and kissing.

Huntley’s lips were so warm and firm, yet soft. Nothing like the quick kisses Caro had shared with Andrew or the wet, unwelcome ones from . . . no, she wouldn’t mention his name. Holding her to him, Huntley’s hands rubbed her back, soothing the small knots. The heat from his hand spread through her. Delightful shivers accompanied his every touch. How good it was to be held like this. She responded to his kiss, copying what he did. Her lips pulsed, and she pressed them harder against his.

His arms tightened. “Caro, my darling.”

She should stop. It couldn’t last. Once they met her godmother in Nancy, he’d leave her, and all this would end. No man had ever truly wanted her for herself. Why should he be any different?

When he broke their kiss, she rested her chin on his shoulder and gazed at him. His eyes were green flecked with gold. “Your eyes always change, but I don’t know what the different colors mean.”

He stroked her back. “You’ll have to perform experiments and record your findings, like a scientist.”

Caro’s throat tightened, causing her voice to hitch. “That would take a long time.”

He ran his fingers through her hair, untangling the strands. “We have time. Caro, I’m not going anyplace.”

That’s what Andrew said, and he left her, even after he said he loved her. She tried to blink back the tears and failed. Huntley held her as she sobbed. “I’m sorry.”

He ran the pad of his thumb under her eyes and kissed them. “You’re still not well, my love. Don’t tease yourself.

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