Seducing the Rake (Mad, Bad and Dangerous Heroes) by Christina Skye

Author:Christina Skye [Skye, Christina]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: romance
Publisher: Steel Magnolia Press
Published: 2013-08-19T22:00:00+00:00

He was dressed when she awoke, standing before the window and staring out at the darkened streets.

“Tony? Are you—”

“I’m fine.” He turned and gave her a small smile. “Perhaps not quite fine, but I’m no longer feeling as if I’d just died—or I’m just about to.”

“But why are you dressed?”

He sighed. “A runner came from the Foreign Office. Whitby came up to tell me. I tried not to disturb you.”

Chessy yawned and stretched. “I had absolutely no idea. I must have been beyond hearing.”

“You’ve been rather busy.”

“Yes, I quite have been.” Her voice was husky with pleasure.

The sound made the fine hairs on Morland’s neck prickle. It made every muscle in his body tighten. But he tried valiantly to ignore his response. “Did I say thank you? I hope so.”

“You did, my lord. Fifty times already.”

But he did not smile, not even at her teasing. Chessy saw the grimness in his eyes, and it frightened her. “What is this all about?”

“That’s the question, isn’t it? It’s about pride, I suppose. And honor. Long ago I made you a vow, Chessy. I said I’d be your warrior against all foes. But this—this thing between us won’t go away. I’m too jaded, too battered to be any good for you, my love. Right now you should be running from me as hard and fast as you can.”

“Would that help?”

“I don’t know. I’m not sure I could give you up even if you ordered me to.”

Chessy sat up slowly. Lithe muscles rippled at calf and shoulder with a sleek beauty that made Morland’s groin tighten.

“I’m glad to hear that.” She rose and ran her fingers over his cheek, stiff with a faint edge of stubble. “My father always said destiny is made in men’s hearts, not in the stars. If so, then I would have you be my destiny.”

Morland scowled. “Unfortunately, your father is often a fool.”

Chessy traced his hard, stubborn mouth. “On the contrary, he is a genius. It is you who are the fool, Anthony Morland, in spite of all your experience.” Her gaze fell, locked on his mouth. “My foolish friend. My forever friend.” Her voice turned deep and husky. “My dearest love.”

She slid open the first button on his shirt.

He shuddered. “Don’t, Chessy. Don’t make it any easier for me while I’m trying to tell myself all the reasons this is wrong. Your father would tear out my heart if he knew what I’ve been doing to you in this bed tonight.”

Chessy’s lashes dropped, black silk over shining amethyst. Her voice turned wistful. “Are you sorry for what just happened?”

“By heaven, no.”

“Then … you do want me? Just a little?”

“A little? I could keep you here for years and never become tired of you. Want isn’t nearly the word for what I feel for you.”

Chessy’s gaze fell to the straining cloth at his thighs. Slowly her untutored mind put two and two together. She frowned. But then she decided words would tell her nothing.

Instead she circled Morland’s neck. Two more buttons slid free at his shirt.

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