Scandalous Liaison by Amanda Mariel

Author:Amanda Mariel
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Brook Ridge Press

Chapter 5

Grace woke, a smile on her face as she ran her hand over Lewis’s warm chest. Their love making had been everything she’d always imagined it would be. When they’d finished, she’d curled against him, completely sated and drifted off to sleep.

She glanced at the window. Moonlight poured through the slit in the drapes. It would be best for her to return to her room before daybreak. Reluctantly, Grace pulled her hand from Lewis’s chest and scooted off of the bed. After slipping back into her clothing, Shen turned to gaze at him.

What she would give to remain here. To spend every night in his arms. The temptation was so great that she nearly climbed back into the bed. Pushing back her desire, she dropped a light kiss on his forehead then left the room.

Her mind swam with questions and fantasies as she made her way back to her own room. They hadn’t had a chance to talk about what they’d done or where they would go from here. Did Lewis want a future with her? Could they make a romantic relationship between them work this time around? Her stomach fluttered at the thought.

Perhaps she should have woken him so that they could have spoken, but he looked so comfortable and peaceful. Tomorrow, or rather later today, they would arrive at Amelia and Richard’s. They would still have opportunities for clandestine meetings—not that she cared to keep anything hidden now.

Grace stepped into her room and closed the door behind her.

“Your Grace. I woke to find you gone and was about to go seek help in finding you. I’m glad you returned.” Eliza approached her, curiosity lighting her gaze. “Where were you?”

Grace relaxed into a chair. “Do sit and I will tell you everything.”

Jasmine nudged Grace’s leg with her head and Grace scooped the cat up settling it in her lap as she grinned at Eliza. Once the woman was settled, Grace told her everything—all except the most intermit of details.

Eliza brushed a stray curl from her cheek. “I had no idea that the two of you had a past.”

“Not many people do.” Grace smiled. “But I have a feeling that is about to change.”

Eliza beamed back at her. “I couldn’t be more pleased for you, Your Grace.”

“Thank you, Eliza.” Grace smoothed her hand down Jasmine’s back. “Let us keep this between us for now,” Grace added.

Eliza nodded. “Of course.”

Grace checked the clock surprised to find that it was two in the morning. She’d thought it would be later than that. A yawn raked her body as she turned back to Eliza. “We should return to bed.”

“Indeed.” Eliza stood then went to the bed and pulled back the covers. “Do you require anything before you turn in?”

“No, but I should like for you to style my hair in the morning.”

Eliza smiled. “It will be my honor.”

Though Eliza served as Grace’s companion, the woman also doubled as he ladies maid from time to time. Grace did not like traveling with more people than necessary, and often left her normal ladies maid behind as a result.

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