Seduced by His Touch by Tracy Anne Warren

Author:Tracy Anne Warren
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: ePub Bud (www.epubbud.com)
Published: 2011-12-31T22:00:00+00:00

So now here she was again, undecided and unsure.

He wanted them to have a real marriage, he claimed. To end their estrangement and have her stay permanently as his wife. Yet, despite his declaration, there had still been no mention of love. Only want. Only need. And a desire to try again.

Is it enough?

She just didn’t know.

Part of her longed to say yes, to give up her struggles and worries, and accept her life at his side. But by doing so, she would be leaving herself vulnerable to him once again. And still more terrifying was the risk she took of falling in love with him all over again.

As suddenly as the thought occurred, though, she knew that it was already too late. Oh, God, I do love him. Did I ever really stop?

In spite of admitting the truth to herself, she wasn’t sure she was ready to commit. She didn’t know if she could ever again give herself to him in the same unreservedly trusting way she once had. What if she opened her heart again and he betrayed her? What if she gave him everything only to awaken one morning to see regret in his eyes? Or, worse, disinterest and boredom?

The very idea made her shrivel inside. If she let him in and he hurt her again, she didn’t know if she could recover.

And yet, he wanted an answer.

Yes or no?

Lying in the dark with her head pillowed on the warm plane of his chest, she listened to the quiet, even susurration of his breathing. She took comfort in the sound and the faint movement as her thoughts tumbled in endless circles.

Still considering, she fell asleep.

Chapter 23

The next morning Grace was no closer to making a decision than she had been the night before. To her relief, Jack didn’t bring up the issue, and neither did she. Talking about practically everything else, they shared a companionable breakfast at the inn, then returned to London. The instant they walked through the town house’s front door, the Season and all its attendant obligations came rushing back upon them. Wading straight into the thick of things, she changed her gown, then hurried off to a promised garden party, while Jack drove to Tattersalls to meet friends and inspect the newest horses arrived for sale.

That night, she and Jack attended a ball, dancing twice before sharing a midnight supper at an intimate table for two. After arriving home, they went to bed, where he made exquisite love to her. She fell into a dreamless sleep, locked again inside the comfort of his arms.

The following morning, she expected him to once again press her for an answer. Especially when he joined her for breakfast at the little table in her bedroom. But in spite of sharing a cheerful meal, nothing more was said on the subject.

And nothing would be, she began to realize, as one day flowed smoothly into another. The next move was up to her, and clearly he was letting her choose when and how to make it.

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