Honor's Price A Warriors of the Mist Novel by Alexis Morgan

Author:Alexis Morgan
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Penguin Group US
Published: 2014-08-10T21:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

Theda slipped out of bed and quietly got dressed. She put on a simple gown designed so she could fasten its laces without help, adding only her slippers and her darkest cloak. She felt a bit wicked about leaving her undergarments in a pile on the floor, but then she did have seduction on her mind. Somehow she thought Kane would be appreciative rather than scandalized.

All was quiet in the hallway, and Theda arrived at where Tom guarded the door without encountering another soul. He frowned at her, clearly not happy about her frequent nighttime excursions, but he opened the door without comment.

Out in the garden, the air tasted fresh and clean. She drew a deep breath, enjoying the scent of the roses and lavender. Finding the bench empty was a disappointment. Surely Kane would come to her. Too restless to sit and wait, she kept moving, strolling through the garden and watching the shadows for her lover. When he hadn’t appeared by her third pass through the gardens, she swallowed her disappointment and made her way back toward the door.

She was about to knock to signal Tom she was back when a man’s hand clamped down on her mouth and his other arm encircled her waist. Her first instinct was to fight, but then Kane whispered near her ear, “I’m sorry I kept you waiting.”

As soon as she relaxed against him, he released his hold on her. She spun to face him, relieved and delighted that he’d come.

“I know it can’t always be easy for you to take time from your duties.”

He leaned down to kiss her. “My duties to the duke be damned.”

Perhaps, but his other duties would soon take him from her. Shoving that unhappy thought to the back of her mind, she placed her hands on his chest, kneading his muscles like a contented cat.

“Can we find someplace more private?”

Her words sounded husky even to her own ears. Kane’s eyes flared wide, clearly understanding what she was really asking.

He nodded. “It’s risky, but I was hoping you would accompany me to my quarters.”

“Gladly.”

He’d mentioned before that his rooms were not all that private, but then taking him through the keep to her quarters offered its own risks.

“We shouldn’t tarry in my room for long, my lady, but I have something we need to do that can only be done there.”

He was already leading her in the direction of the barracks. She’d do whatever he wanted, but she decided to tease him a bit. “Are you sure you can think of only one thing we can do together in your room? I was hoping for so much more.”

Kane usually moved with such predatory grace, but her question caused him to stumble. He caught himself and then turned those pale eyes in her direction. It was difficult to judge his reaction, but then he smiled at her.

“I will endeavor to ensure you suffer no disappointments, but we must be cautious no matter what activities we pursue.”

They’d reached the entrance to the building.

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