Infamous by Virginia Henley

Author:Virginia Henley
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, pdf
Publisher: Penguin Group USA, Inc.
Published: 2006-09-27T04:00:00+00:00

By the time the insurgency in Wales had been put to route and the de Bohuns were on their way home to Goodrich Castle, Jory had begun to pick up the pieces of her life.

David Bridgen received advance notice of their arrival, and Lady Marjory and her steward were determined to give them a worthy homecoming celebration.

“Henry!” Jory stared down into the bearded face of the man who had lifted her from the floor. You have been away so long, you are like a stranger to me. He swung her about and set her feet to the floor of the Great Hall. I remember a boy, but you are a man.

John de Bohun’s massive arms came about her, preventing her from curtsying to him. “My lord earl, thank heaven you look exactly the same.” Some of the disquiet she had felt evaporated.

“Nay, it is I who thank heaven for the treasure he sent us when you wed Humphrey. You are a wonder! You are flying a victory flag atop our castle, you have welcome banners here in the hall, and I can smell meat roasting on the spits for a feast tonight.”

Jory took extra pains with her toilet. She was aware that she had grown wan and pale, so she rubbed her cheeks with rose petals and set aside her black surcoat. She donned a gray silk gown and put on a matching head veil, befitting a widow.

Though Jory had arranged for singers and harpists to entertain at the homecoming dinner, it soon became evident the men were more interested in drinking and dicing and fondling the women they hadn’t seen in over a year. She withdrew early so that everyone could enjoy the celebration without worrying about offending her.

Jory sat up in bed, awakened by the sound of scratching on the door. She threw back the covers and went to investigate. Her eyes widened in disbelief at the sight of Brutus. Then she was swept up in powerful arms and her heart almost burst with joy that Guy de Beauchamp had come home to her, jubilant with victory.

Guy carried her back to her warm bed, threw off his clothes, and joined her. He gathered her to his heart and she lifted her mouth eagerly as a surging wave of hot desire swept through her veins. His lips met hers in a kiss that unleashed her fierce yearning. His kisses deepened and roughened with his mounting need until Jory was weak with longing. His strong fingers splayed through her hair and held her captive for his mouth’s ravishing. His lips traced a hot trail, seeking the pulse points on her temple, behind her ear, and at the base of her throat. She saw his face harden and his nostrils flare with a carnal desire that she shared. His insistent hands slid her night rail from her shoulders, freeing her breasts for his mouth’s pleasure. Heat leaped between them, arousing a smoldering need that cried out to be quenched.

Jory opened her eyes and saw that she was alone.

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