Destiny's Captive by Beverly Jenkins

Author:Beverly Jenkins
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2014-08-06T21:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

After they returned to the room, an uncharacteristic shyness filled Pilar again. Being in the small space made her all the more aware of him, leaving her unsure where to settle her eyes even though he was all she could see. “I should probably wash off the salt and sand before we venture out again,” she told him.

“Shall I have water brought up?”

“If it isn’t too much trouble.”

He exited and she let out an unconsciously held breath. Just like last night his caresses today on the beach left her body shimmering. Her lips were kiss swollen, her nipples yearning for more, and no matter how much she tried to ignore her response, the sensual power he wielded would not let her be. He’d awakened something inside herself that now hungered to be fed and she was left wondering how to make it cease. Surely well brought up women didn’t let their husbands bare them in public and not care about being seen. Yet she’d done both and that secretive, awakened portion of herself eagerly anticipated further encounters. Shocked by the thoughts, she cast the yearnings aside and prayed the old, disciplined Pilar Banderas would somehow stand up and reassert herself. This new Pilar Yates was a woman she didn’t know, recognize, or seemingly control.

He returned with a servant girl bearing water. Once the buckets were set inside the screen, the girl departed.

“I’ll wait out on the verandah to give you some privacy.”

“Thank you.”

Once she finished and put on fresh clothing, she joined him on the verandah.

“Better?” he asked.

“Yes.”

“Good. Give me a moment to clean up and I have a surprise for you.”

“What is it?”

“If I tell you it won’t be much of a surprise now, will it?”

“No, I suppose not,” she said eyeing him with a bit of skepticism.

“It will be something you will enjoy, I promise.”

While she waited, she wondered about the surprise, but decided she’d know soon enough, so she reviewed the day. She thought he’d taken the information she’d shared about her family’s background as well as could be expected. After all it wasn’t every day that a person from a family as esteemed as his found themselves married to someone like her. But as she’d stated, she’d never steal so much as a pea off a plate from his family, and she hoped he believed her. She was still dazzled by his kisses, but no matter the attraction, there would have to be more to their marriage. What would become of her when they reached California? There’d be no call for rebels, and certainly no reason to be smuggling guns. What role was she expected to play in his life, and more important, in her own? She doubted she’d be content to spend her days shopping and ordering the servants around like her aunt Simona. So what would she do? It was a subject she needed to discuss with him and it was her hope he’d have an answer she could embrace.

She heard movement inside the room and went to investigate.

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