The Mermaid's Knight by Jill Myles

Author:Jill Myles
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: www.jillmyles.com
Published: 2011-08-28T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

The sun rose too early the next day to suit Leah. Royce’s chamber had no windows, but she could see light seeping in through the arrow slit and she groaned, rolling over in the large bed and snuggling up against his large, warm body. He put a hand on her hip in response and kissed her neck.

The hand on her hip sent a shockwave of pain lancing through her and she flinched.

He didn’t seem to notice, and pulled her against him, cushioning her head on his chest.

“I’d best get up soon, wench. There’s a lot to do today – the men need training. We’ve got to keep on our guard for when Baron Rutledge counter-attacks and tries to take Northcliffe back.” His arms tightened around her. “Much as I’d love to spend all day in bed with you, I’d best get out.” He pressed a kiss on her forehead and rolled out of bed.

She propped up on her side and watched him dress. There were more scars on his back, one a long gouge down his shoulder and crossing down his back toward one firm, muscled buttock. Leah blushed when she realized she was staring at his ass. The man was gorgeous clothed, but he was even more stunning naked.

Royce turned and grinned at her. “Keep looking at me like that, Leah, and I’ll forget all about my men, and rejoin you in the bed.”

She grinned and wiggled her eyebrows at him suggestively, tracing a finger on the bedspread.

He was back at the edge of the bed in an instant, leaning over her and kissing her fiercely enough to make her toes curl. Leah’s tongue stroked against his, and she gave a sigh of happiness when he pulled away, smiling up at him.

He grinned down at her and kissed the tip of her nose. “I have to go. Why don’t you head down to the kitchens and see what cook’s got to eat? If I had to wager a guess, I’d guess that we’ve missed the morning meal.”

They had? Oh lord, both of them? Leah’s nerves suddenly stretched taut. Lady Matilda wouldn’t have liked that very much. When Royce stepped away from the bed to get a clean tunic, Leah sat up in bed and swung her legs over the side experimentally. A slight throb of pain here and there, but she was almost getting used to the constant aching by now. With luck, she’d be able to get down to the beach sometime today.

He helped her dress quickly in her over-garment, now wrinkled and smelling musty, and laced the sides while she finger-combed her hair. Hopefully, Leah reasoned, no one would be down their particular hall of the castle at this time of day, and she could sneak into her room and fix her appearance enough to where she didn’t look… well, obvious.

He finished tying the laces and moved her tangled hair aside to kiss her neck. “You still smell like pleasure,” he whispered against her skin, which caused a little ripple of delight to thrum through her body.

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