The Letter by Rebecca Bernadette Mance

Author:Rebecca Bernadette Mance [Rebecca Bernadette Mance]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2011-05-24T14:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 15

“Victoria!”

Rising from her chair and toppling the book on her lap, Victoria went swiftly to the door and down the steps. It had become a habit over the last few weeks for William to call her when he arrived home. And it was her practice to go to him.

There was something distinctively domestic about this routine. However, Victoria didn’t bring this to William’s attention. There was, however, certainly nothing domestic about his hot glances and tangible desire.

As always, he looked her up and down, slowly lingering over her curves while she moved down the winding staircase toward him; as if he wanted to consume every inch of her.

And someday, she was certain he would.

Victoria’s heart thudded against her ribs. When would he take what he so clearly wanted from her and what he had bargained for...what he had purchased?

“I have something to show you ... come,” he softly commanded.

Taking his extended hand, Victoria followed him outside to the waiting carriage with such haste that she forgot to take a wrap to warm her against the chilly fog that was creeping over the city.

“Let me go back and get your wrap,” he offered.

“No, I don’t need it. “What is it you wish to show me?” she asked.

“You will see my darling,” he whispered, his eyes glowing into hers.

When they had settled inside the carriage, Victoria drank in his striking figure sitting casually across from her with a mischievous smile playing about his sensual lips. Victoria instantly cast him in the role of beautiful Satan, tempting her to some unknown sin.

William wrapped her in small talk and his allure while they traveled a few blocks and came to a stop in front of a winsome house painted light blue with intricately carved white trim and darling shutters framing the windows. Neat rows of hedges punctuated with abundantly blooming red roses spanned the front of the house.

The pretty house bore a distinct resemblance to a doll house she once saw in the window of Joshua’s General Store in Fort Worth at Christmas time.

Victoria immediately and instinctively knew this was to be her house.

“It cannot be. Is this meant for me?” she asked, in utter awe.

“Of course,” William responded casually, as if it was every day that he gave away a house.

“Let us get a closer look to see if it is to your satisfaction.”

He helped her alight from the buggy and lead her up the porch steps. Victoria stared around her in mute shock as they progressed toward the front porch. So engrossed in looking at the house, she stumbled on the last porch step.

“Watch yourself darling,” William chuckled at her distracted progress, obviously enjoying every second of her shocked delight.

In a quick movement William swept Victoria off of her feet and carried her across the threshold and into the house. Victoria squeaked with delighted surprise then giggled as he gently set her onto her feet.

Victoria gazed around in complete disbelief.

The house was exquisitely decorated in rich, jewel tones, mostly rich reds and accented with gold.

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