Less Than a Lady by Eva Devon

Author:Eva Devon
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: regency; earl; soldier; rogue; spy; seduction; actress; historical romance; Entangled Select
Publisher: Entangled Publishing, LLC (Select Historical)
Published: 2015-11-13T05:00:00+00:00

Amelia took one last look at the white walls and the towering windows of Banquet Hall before she climbed into Lord Chase’s coach. It was a defining moment, a point of no return. By getting into his coach, she was making a choice. She was breaking a vow, because she could no longer bear to be so utterly alone. And tonight, she’d realized just how alone she was.

Both of her parents were long gone and her own brother had forced her into a terrible position. One in which she was putting herself at extreme risk. And if she was going to live with so much fear, she needed some comfort.

Darcy’s genuine concern at her distress had touched her heart. She couldn’t lie to herself anymore. She liked the man. Too much for her own good. He seemed to see her in a way that no one ever had before.

And it thrilled her. She needed that. His admiration.

As she settled against the soft velvet seats, he climbed in and sat across from her. The footman closed the door with a quiet click, and they rattled down the cobblestone road.

The carriage was dark save for the golden glow of a small torch flickering in a lantern attached to the carriage wall.

Silently, Darcy removed his mask. In the faint light, most of his body was bathed in darkness but his eyes reflected the candle’s flame.

He placed his mask beside him then tugged the delicate rope that bound his cloak. The fabric slid from his broad shoulders, and he was nothing more than a hard silhouette in the faint light.

Leaning forward, he set his eyes roaming over her, lingering on her mouth. Amelia’s body turned languid, as if he’d actually touched her. It didn’t feel real, the fact that she was here. With him.

Her blood was warm with wine and her nerves were frayed. All she wanted was someone to hold her close and tell her everything would be well. If that person were Chase, she would not protest. In fact, she longed for it to be him.

Deliberately, he tugged his gloves from his hands, then took her hand in his. Amelia waited for him to pull her onto his lap as she had seen so many men do to the other actresses. Their slaking of lust had been quick and powerful. Over in a few brief moments.

But after this morning’s slow seductions, she should not have been surprised when he lifted her hand towards his mouth, turning it over. Just as he had done in the ballroom.

Gently, he bit the fleshy part of her palm. Amelia sucked in a soft breath. The sharp nipping of his teeth was quick yet soft. To her distress, she wanted him to bite a little harder.

“Amelia,” he breathed against her skin as he pressed a kiss against her palm. He paused and looked up into her eyes. Slowly, he slid his hand along her forearm then over her shoulders and up to her chin. He cupped her cheek, tilting it.

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