Nothing But Velvet by Kat Martin

Author:Kat Martin
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2011-11-08T19:27:46+00:00

Tossing back the hood of her cloak, her head held high, Velvet proceeded Jason into the drawing room, then turned as he slid the heavy doors closed behind him with a thud.

He blew out a frustrated breath. "In God's name, woman, what did you think you were doing? Bell Yard is in the worst part of the city. A woman traveling there alone—I cannot credit you would be insane enough to follow."

" 'Twas not a matter of sanity, my lord. 'Twas simply that this man, Foote, you and Lord Litchfield went after, is obviously a dangerous villain. I thought a person stationed outside the front door to warn you in case of trouble would be the wisest course."

"The wisest course! If one of those degenerates had guessed you were a woman—"

"I hailed a hackney at the corner as soon as you were gone and instructed him to follow you. I climbed aboard and stayed out of sight. Once I arrived at the alehouse, the driver dismissed your carriage. I simply watched and waited. As it was there was no need of my assistance. Had things turned out differently, you might have been surprised how useful I could be."

Jason muttered an oath beneath his breath. "You are insane, Velvet Moran."

She tossed her damp cloak over a chair. "Velvet Sinclair… Hawkins," she corrected softly.

Jason's eyes blazed to life. He gripped the tops of her arms and hauled her so close she could measure the curling length of his thick black lashes. "I'm a man, Velvet. You are a woman. I am twice as big and more than twice as strong. Believe it or not, I can take care of myself without help from you or anyone else. I have been doing so for the past eight years." He shook her. "Can't you understand— I don't want you hurt!"

Velvet said nothing, just stared into those fierce blue eyes. When he let her go, she surprised him by stepping closer instead of backing away. Sliding her arms around his neck, she raised on her toes and pressed her cheek against his.

"I don't want you hurt, either, Jason. That is the reason I followed you to Bell Yard."

His powerful muscles went tense. She thought he might push her away. Then he made a sound low in his throat and crushed her against him. "I don't understand you. You're not like any woman I've ever known."

Velvet didn't answer, just snuggled closer, pressing herself against his chest, absorbing his solid male strength. His clothes smelled of rain and a faint hint of smoke from the alehouse. She clung to him and felt his heart pulsing against her breast, felt its steady pumping tempo increase, then the thickening ridge of his desire as it hardened to iron and surged against her belly.

Desire slithered through her, warm and enticing. She recognized it now for what it was. She pressed a soft kiss against the side of his neck, tasted a hint of salt and the warmth of his skin. Her lips moved to the rim of his ear and a tremor slid through his tall body.

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