The Princess and the Diamonds by Lila DiPasqua

Author:Lila DiPasqua [DiPasqua, Lila]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: erotic historical romance, fairy tales
Publisher: DiPasqua
Published: 2017-06-30T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

The moment she reentered the room, her dark eyes swept the bedchamber, surprise flashing in their depths when she spotted him lying casually on his side, naked in her bed.

Propped up on his elbow, Mathias patted the spot beside him. “Come here,” he beckoned.

He saw her take a deep breath and let it out slowly before she complied and slipped in bed beside him.

Rolling onto her side, she mimicked his pose, and Mathias could tell that while she’d been in the other room, she’d managed to erect her usual wall.

The barrier was firmly in place between them, solid and true.

And he was going to knock the fucking thing down.

“Take off your chemise,” he said. An easier barrier to remove between them.

That took her off balance. By her expression, it was obvious that wasn’t what she expected him to say. “Pardon?”

“You don’t need it.” His tone was gentle yet firm. As was his gaze.

She hesitated for a moment, then sat up, pulled the article off, and tossed it onto the floor. She returned to her pose on her side, looking a little more self-conscious than before.

Her bravado was a little askew. He hoped that would work in his favor.

“You owe me some honest answers, given what just occurred. Let’s begin with something simple. What’s your name?” he asked, trying to ignore her many female attributes, especially those pretty nipples, trying not to think about how good they’d tasted on his tongue.

“Silvie.”

“Your full name.”

“What difference does that make?”

He tilted her chin up a notch. “The difference is I just claimed your innocence. Now answer me.”

“And do you know the name of every woman you tumble?”

“No, but I think it’s a good idea I learn the identity of all those who pretend to be a nobleman’s mistress, but turn out to be a virgin.”

“I didn’t say I was Gaillard’s mistress. It’s something you assumed.”

“And you did nothing to acquit me of the notion. Now let’s start again. What is your name?” His voice was a bit louder, sharper. Merde. Why was this question so difficult?

“I’m not going to answer that,” she stated.

He clenched his jaw, holding back the expletives bellowing in his head. This woman was beyond maddening. “Why the hell not? Is it because you can’t or you won’t.”

“Both.”

“Who is Gaillard to you?”

She bit her lip, clearly considering whether or not to answer. Finally she said, “He’s a member of my family.”

Wonderful. The man’s family was huge. It was going to take considerable effort, not to mention time, to eliminate them one by one until he figured out the identity of this particular woman.

A weary sigh escaped her. “Mathias.” She placed a hand on his chest. His unruly cock immediately jerked in response. “If you are worried you are going to be dragged to the altar because of what happened tonight, rest easy. That isn’t going to happen. No one is going to force you to marry me. I am not seeking a husband . . . although . . .”

He removed her hand from his chest, her touch a serious distraction.

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