The Treasure of Leawick Castle by Alea Rose

Author:Alea Rose
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: deceit, treasures, traitors, plantagent

Chapter 17

Talk of children sobered William. It was not that he disliked the idea, but … ah, God's mercy, he loved his wife! Her innocence had so inflamed him that twice that night he awakened with deep need just for dreaming about her curiosity and the frankness of it.

Much as wisdom would urge him to slip from the bed and leave her sleeping, 'twas not possible. Alina lay pillowed with her head on his chest. It was as he imagined, that luxurious hair fanned about both of them. Surely she would not feel a light touch did he run his fingers through it …

It was too tempting by half. Since they were both still naked, William knew he must do something to distract him from the bare breast pressed against his flesh. His fingers stroked a single lock of her hair. Soon that was not enough. He lifted it to his nostrils and inhaled deeply. Aye, 'twas as fragrant as her kisses were sweet.

Arousal licked and nipped at his senses. Nay, he must resist the urge. She would not want him to take her again, leastwise not in bright daylight. But I want you so much, wife, he thought. William did not want to scare her, not since he showed her what pleasures could be had in their bed.

Alina suddenly sat up and rubbed the sleep from her eyes.

William's breath froze in his lungs. Would she remember, nay realize that they were still abed together and without barrier of clothing between them?

She gave no sign of startlement save for the slight stiffening of her spine before she pulled the bed cover tight to her breast. Carefully, he supposed as not to disturb him if he were asleep, Alina turned her head.

"Good morn, wife," he said softly.

Alina blushed and averted her eyes. Her shyness wounded him deeply, but it was not to last, for she spoke her greeting. "You take my breath away, husband."

Unless she meant something akin to expressing fright, the words gave him hope. William's fingers tickled down her back. "Is that a pleasant feeling, Alina?"

"'Tis wonderful."

He sat up. William's fingers plowed deep furrows through her hair and cupped the back of Alina's head. "In that case, would you like to begin this morn with another kiss of peace?"

"Aye, but we needs speak first, William. And … and …"

He sighed softly. "You do not wish to break this lovely peace?"

"Nay, I do not, nor do I wish to begin this day with misunderstandings, so I must choose one course."

"I prefer truth, even if it is not so comfortable as a kind deceit."

Alina nodded. "I did not want you to believe for one moment more that your … your conditions yestermorn were what I desire, William."

His heart skipped a beat before thudding painfully in his chest. "Then what do you wish?"

"You are my husband," she said simply. "I know 'tis too soon to speak of – of deep emotion, but 'tis my hope that it could grow between us. And I do not want you to hold secrets from me.

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