The Christmas Songbird by Emma Hardwick

Author:Emma Hardwick [Hardwick, Emma]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2020-11-03T16:00:00+00:00

12

Escaping the chaos

Suzanna’s eyes began to droop, and she gave a deep sigh followed by a yawn. It was well past everyone’s bedtime.

“You are sleeping here tonight. I won’t have you in that disaster zone over there.”

“But there’s only one bed, David?”

“Just think of it like sharing with your mother. No one will know. I need to get some rest before I speak to my father tomorrow. Goodness knows how I am going to resolve this situation. Those fireworks on the premises are an accident waiting to happen.”

He went to the bathroom and slipped into his cotton nightshirt, then climbed in next to Suzanna, making sure none of his body touched hers. She looked a little shocked at his forwardness, but appreciated it was the most practical solution under the circumstances. David was obviously shattered and dealing with Max was going to take considerable effort. A good night’s sleep will help them both.

Suzanna fell asleep immediately, but David could not. Just as he closed his eyes, he thought he heard the loud trumpeting of an elephant, but decided his exhausted mind was playing tricks on him. In the morning, he would discover it wasn’t.

He could not take his eyes off her peaceful face as he felt her body heat warming the bed up. All he wanted to do was put his arms around her and wake her up, but he bit his tongue and lay there, motionless, observing her.

Suzanna rolled over in her sleep and sighed. By now, the temptation was too great. He kissed her lightly on her forehead, put his arm around her waist and gently manoeuvred his body up against hers. Dozing and barely awake, instinctively, she put her arm over him. His fingertips could feel her soft welcoming flesh under her nightdress. It was a tantalising sensation. He was surprised when she instinctively undid the top button allowing him to kiss her neck. Her mind had raced back to the night at The Crown and Cushion. He was so dashing, rescuing me like that. She felt safe with him. Then, with a smile, she remembered how he complimented her at The Ritz, and with that, the last of her resolve evaporated.

David was the sweetest lover, treating Suzanna with the utmost tenderness. He studied her face as he undressed her, sensitive to any sound or expression which could indicate that she was afraid or uncomfortable. He loved her dark skin that contrasted with his as their limbs entwined. Her dark hair that tumbled down her back like the mane of a wild horse.

With the utmost care, he covered her with his body. He did not have to ask her if she wanted to make love—he could feel it in her response to him. Suzanna was the enjoying exquisite pleasure of her first time with a man she cared deeply for. He wanted the moment to be special for her—unforgettable even. The slight awkwardness she felt from her inexperience was nothing in comparison to the ecstasy that engulfed her.

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