Jacquie D'Alessandro by Confessions at Midnight

Author:Confessions at Midnight
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

“You’re not afraid that after thinking things over I’ll change my mind?”

His fingers tightened over hers. “‘Afraid’ is a lukewarm word for the terror I feel at the possibility. Carolyn…the desire between us is the most potent I’ve ever experienced. I know we would be extraordinary together. But only if it isn’t tarnished with regrets.”

“I don’t regret what we’ve shared this evening.”

“Excellent. I just want to make sure you feel the same way in the morning.” He brushed his mouth over hers then continued along the curve of her jaw. “And as hope springs eternal that you will, are you free tomorrow, around noon?”

With his body pressed to hers and his nipping kisses disrupting her thoughts, it was impossible to recall if she had any plans, but if she did, whatever they might be, she intended to reschedule them. “I am.”

“Excellent. I’ll plan a surprise.”

“What if I don’t like surprises?”

“You’ll like this one. I promise.”

A quiver of anticipation rippled through her. After one last lingering kiss, he stepped back. Tucking her hand into the crook of his arm, he led her through the double doors then into the corridor and back to the foyer, where they encountered a pacing Samuel. He halted when he saw them.

“Cook’s puttin’ a broth together,” he reported without preamble, “and Mary’s in with Katie and Gertrude.”

“How is Katie faring?” Daniel asked.

“She’s sleepin’. Gertrude said Katie was sore and tired, but otherwise fine. If Lady Wingate don’t mind, Gertrude offered to stay until Katie wakes up, so she ain’t frightened to see a stranger.” He looked at Carolyn. “Real thoughtful, your Gertrude is, milady.”

“Is that all right with you?” Daniel asked her.

“Of course.”

“Samuel will escort her home after Katie awakens.” He turned to Samuel. “I’ll escort Lady Wingate home now. She has a busy day ahead of her tomorrow and needs her rest.”

A blush scorched Carolyn’s cheeks at his seemingly innocent words. She quickly said good-bye to Samuel, who handed Carolyn her cashmere shawl and thanked her for helping Katie.

“It was my pleasure to assist you, Samuel,” she said with a smile. “And Katie’s good fortune that you found her.”

She and Daniel left the house. The instant the door closed behind them, he glanced around. After clearly satisfying himself that no one lurked about, he clasped her hand and tucked it beneath his arm. She noted he matched his steps to her shorter stride, for which she was grateful, as she was in no rush to leave his company and the walk to her town house would require less than two minutes.

She was considering asking him into her home but saw a lamp burning in the foyer window, which meant Nelson was waiting up for her. Discretion would hardly be served by bringing her lover home at three A.M.

Her lover.

The words reverberated through her mind. Any guilt she might have felt was buried beneath the avalanche of anticipation that trembled through her.

“Cold?” he asked.

She looked up at him and shook her head. “No. In fact, quite the opposite.

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