His Not-So-Sweet Marchioness: A Steamy Victorian Romance by Sorcha Mowbray

Author:Sorcha Mowbray [Mowbray, Sorcha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance, Historical, Victorian, General
ISBN: 9798567428863
Google: 2HoGEAAAQBAJ
Goodreads: 56734826
Publisher: Amour Press
Published: 2021-01-16T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

Flint couldn’t believe his luck. His headache had finally abated, despite the tumble they’d taken, and Ros was in his arms—for the moment. But did this mean she was his to take to bed and pleasure? Perhaps it was ungallant of him, but he had always acknowledged that he was not quite a gentleman. And there was no question a gentleman would release her and step away.

In his defense, it had been weeks since he’d touched her. And he recognized that his feelings for her grew stronger every day—only to be enflamed by seeing her put in danger. Add to that, he had yet to mention the threat against her, and he feared that when he did tell her, she would refuse his protection. Refuse him altogether after the abhorrent fashion he’d employed to drive her away. Wanting her with every fiber of his being, he couldn’t possibly let her go. Not in this moment. Perhaps not ever.

Despite being in a relatively pain-free state, his cock was hard and eager to sink into her warm depths. It was unusual for him to be so aroused without the benefit of a little pain, but he welcomed the change. Welcomed having her in his arms again. Breaking the kiss as he climbed the stairs, neither spoke. Each seeming to choose to be complicit in their avoidance of any discussion about what was about to happen or ascribing any meaning to whatever it might be.

Inside her bedroom, he saw touches of Ros everywhere—the cheery pink and white wallpaper, her floral scent hanging heavy in the air, making him dizzy with desire. He had yet to put a name to the smell, but it never failed to conjure images of Ros spread open to him. Made him harden with a need only she could satisfy. Even without the added pleasure of physical pain, he found no lack of interest in taking her to bed.

Letting her legs down first, he pressed her closer to his chest, causing her body to slide against his. Her breathing grew labored as their gazes met, and then she licked her lips as though his kiss lingered there. With a groan born of pure need, he captured her mouth again, letting the chance to speak slip away once more. While there were things they should discuss, the need to touch her and reassure himself she was there with him and safe far outstripped the need to speak.

Their tongues twined, a sensuous tangle as the faint taste of mint invaded his senses. The cool fresh taste made him wonder if she had hoped for just such an outcome. He certainly had. The heat of her seared him through the many layers of clothing they still wore, becoming a silent reproach for their overdressed state. Removing his hands from her person, he reached up and unfastened her gown, slowly working the back of it open. Once it was loose enough to tug it off her shoulders and down to her waist, he began working on her corset.

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