First Bite: A Bite Of The Past Prequel by Greenwood Laura

Author:Greenwood, Laura [Greenwood, Laura]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Tags: gothic vampires, historical fantasy, paranormal romance, pnr, first love, second chance, vampire romance, innocent love, romance, second chance paranormal romance, sweet romance, historical paranormal, vampire sweet romance, first chance
Publisher: Drowlgon Press
Published: 2020-03-27T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6

The music flows through the room, covering all manner of sins as people flirt and do other things they're not supposed to. I can't say I'm any better than the rest of them. No matter who I'm dancing with, or talking to, I have one eye on the rest of the room to try and find Benedict. He said he's coming, so where is he?

I break from my dance partner, a sweet boy called Edward. He's a decent dancer, but the rumours have it that he prefers to spend his time with men, not women. I hope for his sake that he can.

A hand clasps around my wrist, and I nearly let out a scream before realising who it is.

Instead, I find a smile stretching over my face as I take in Benedict's handsome face.

He holds a finger to his lips. I nod, and go willingly when he pulls me into an alcove and draws the long drapes across it, hiding us from the main ballroom.

"We're going to get caught," I whisper, but do nothing about stopping the current situation.

"I doubt it," he responds. "Everyone is too busy making sure they don't get found out for whatever it is they're doing."

"You think everyone is up to something?" My eyes widen. I know there's plenty of debauchery in court, and if Mother is to be believed, a lot of people having affairs, but it's still strange to believe everyone is up to no good.

"Almost everyone. Whether it's drinking more than their spouse wants, or stepping out with the wrong person." He shrugs. "If anyone even saw us stepping in here, they probably didn't pay enough attention to know who we are, and in case we're friends, they won't pull the drapes open."

"I hope you're right." Because I'm not about to do anything to change how we're standing. He's tantalisingly close to me.

Benedict seizes the opportunity to slip an arm around my waist and pull me closer. I go willingly, pressing my body against his. The forbidden element only makes this more enjoyable.

He doesn't say anything, as he leans in and kisses me. I relax into his arms, enjoying the sensations he brings out in me. It's so safe here. No one is going to hurt me while he's around. I know part of that is wishful thinking. Anyone can pull back the curtain shielding us and cause a world of hell for me. But I don't care. Right now, the world is no bigger than the alcove and the man in front of me.

We break apart, but Benedict leans in and kisses me once on the nose.

I giggle involuntarily. There's something about the gesture that's so sweet.

"Why are you doing this?" I whisper.

"Doing what?" His voice rumbles through his chest, and he's still pressed close enough for me to hear it.

"Sneaking away with me? Aren't there easier girls you could be courting."

It's still possible to make out his raised eyebrow in the dim light. "We're courting now?"

My stomach sinks to the floor.

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