Taste of Desire by Lavinia Kent

Author:Lavinia Kent
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2013-02-21T05:00:00+00:00

“I think we need to speak, husband.” Marguerite drifted into the library. She was as graceful as the spinning dancer he’d once seen held captive in a music box.

“Whatever you believe necessary, my dear.” He shifted in his chair. He hoped this wouldn’t take too long. Life had been proceeding evenly and at a steady pace since he’d made the decision that they should lead separate lives. It was not easy to be near her and avoid showing any response, but it could be managed. He’d had years of practice at hiding his thoughts, after all.

She set a single piece of paper on the desk beside him, then followed it with a pen and ink. He refrained from mentioning that he had plenty of each already at hand. The faint scent of lemons that always followed her wrapped around him. He shifted again as his body responded. Did she soak lemons in her washing water or did the scent cling from her morning tea? She settled in the chair across from him.

“We need to make a list,” she said.

“A list?”

“Yes, I have considered this with great care and have decided that we should each list what we want from this marriage. Does that not sound sensible?” She leaned forward revealing the tops of her pale breasts. He was relieved her morning gown was relatively high cut, only the faintest hint of shadow was visible between them.

He lifted his glance, considered, then spoke. “I am not sure I find that necessary. I am content with our marriage in its present fashion.”

“Are you really? I find that surprising.”

What was so surprising? He was giving her what she wanted. If he asked, the conversation would undoubtedly follow some meandering side road and he’d never find out what this was really about. He’d keep it simple. “Nonetheless, it is the truth.”

“Hmmmm.” She caught her lower lip between her teeth and bit softly. Then her tongue came out and licked at the small indent. “Still, I think it is best. It will lead to less confusion.”

“I didn’t know there was confusion.”

“You will not win by playing word games. Yes, I am confused.”

“I didn’t realize I was playing a game.”

“You are doing it again.” She bit her lip again.

If she licked it with her tongue he was going to die here and now. He was doing the right thing. Did she need to torture him for it? She leaned back in her chair. A curl pulled loose from her coiffure and settled over one pink cheek. It shimmered like gold upon white velvet. He was growing poetic again. Maybe he could think of some excuse and flee to the club.

“Do not even think about it. I asked you at breakfast if you had any plans for the day and you said you needed to catch up on some important correspondence. You did not mention a need to go to the club or dine with friends.” Had she become a mind reader, too? “You have plenty of time to help me.

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