Of Dukes and Deceptions by Soliman Wendy

Author:Soliman, Wendy [Soliman, Wendy]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Carina Press
Published: 2011-03-14T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Nick’s resolve to behave in a gentlemanly fashion for the duration of his interview with Alicia was always going to be challenging. He valiantly tried to pretend that she wasn’t in a state of semi-undress. That her vulnerability and increasing dependency upon him didn’t change anything. But just looking at her was enough to cause desire to rip through him in a savage torrent. If he could quit the room before it took a stronger hold, there was an outside chance that he’d still be able to stick to his resolve.

He was about to open the door when she looked up at him, a passion she was too inexperienced to conceal reflected in her eyes, and Nick knew he’d lost the battle. Damn it, there was only so much temptation a man could endure. He was astounded by the turn his thoughts had taken. It would appear that after thirty years of searching, His Grace the Duke of Dorchester had finally located his conscience. Reluctantly he released Alicia and moved away from her.

“It’s late,” he said gruffly. “I’d best return to my chamber.”

“And if I don’t wish you to?” She tilted her head to one side. Her expression was innocent. Almost prim. But the extravagant sweep of the lashes shading her eyes was insufficient to disguise the need reflected in them.

Nick swore quietly. He was maintaining control by the merest thread. If she continued to look at him like that, he’d lose the skirmish with his newly located conscience and, with it, the war.

“Your wishes don’t signify.” He took a step toward the door. “It’s best if I leave.”

“Best for whom, Your Grace?”

Nick ran a hand through his hair, for once unsure of himself. “I didn’t intend to put you in this position,” he said, anguish in his voice.

“Don’t lie! You warned me of your intention as soon as you arrived here and, after due consideration, I’ve decided to take you up on your offer.” She twirled the sash of her robe in loose circles, almost as though she intended to unfasten it there and then. It was vital for the sake of Nick’s rapidly dwindling resolve that she didn’t do so. “But I believe I’m supposed to beg.” She canted her head again in that enchanting manner of hers and offered him a sultry smile. “Is that what you’d have me do, Your Grace?”

“Alicia, why?” He choked on an oath when she regarded him with a deeply sensual expression that had no place on such an innocent face. “Do you feel some sort of misguided duty because I rescued you? If so, then let me put you at your ease at once. It was entirely my pleasure. You owe me absolutely nothing.”

“Not at all. I merely wish to have my curiosity satisfied. I’ve observed horses mate on numerous occasions. I can’t believe that the couplings between humans could possibly be so clinically brutal.” She shuddered. “But I’ll never know unless I try it for myself. You’ve offered to

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