To Wager the Marquis of Wolverstone by Bronwen Evans

Author:Bronwen Evans [Evans, Bronwen]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: l
Amazon: B007XRXD16
Publisher: Bronwen Evans
Published: 2014-01-04T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

He finally pushed himself off her, and rose from the day-bed on shaky legs. He walked to fetch them sustenance because he needed a minute to process his feelings. He hadn’t expected to be so moved by the connection he’d just had with Sabine. What they had just shared was unlike anything he’d ever experienced with any other woman before.

He collected their wine glasses and then selected a plate of meats for them.

“Do you think we’ll ever make it to a bed?” she asked teasingly.

He paused to stare at Sabine. Lying naked on the plush silk of the day-bed, her skin flushed with arousal, she looked like a goddess. His body stirred once more.

“Not if you continue to stare at me like that,” he answered honestly. “Let’s eat. I’m starving. I’ve been playing cards all day, remember?” He let his gaze wander longingly over her breasts. “Besides, I think I’m going to need sustenance in order to not disappoint you for the rest of the night.”

She blushed at his bold stare and remark. But then she turned saucy and began to study him with appreciation. “Oh, I’m hungry too,” she purred, “but not for food.”

Naked desire flared again and sped through has veins. It was close to two in the morning, and they’d just made-love, yet his body craved hers once more as an addict craved opium.

“Tonight has already exceeded my wildest fantasizes. To have you wanton and eager in my arms is a dream, but what about tomorrow, Sabine?” He ran a hand through his hair. “This time, no secrets so no one gets hurt. What is it you want from me?”

The smile fled from her eyes. “Earlier this evening you released me from our wager. I gave myself to you of my own free will.” She looked away and uttering softly, “One night, Marcus. It can only be one night and you know it. Too much has happened in our past to think we could make more of this. I have a son to think about. And you need to marry. Your mother thinks Amy Shipton would be a good choice.” She swallowed hard. “And she is. She would do the Wolverstone name proud.” She turned back to him and looked directly at his face. “This is something my name could never do. Besides, your mother would never accept me.”

He fought the urge to drop to his knees and vehemently deny her statement. Surely, they could make a life together, couldn’t they? But only if he could truly trust her.

Unless she confessed what had happened all those years ago, he would never be able to fully give her his heart. Eventually, if she couldn’t confide in him or trust him to understand, the not knowing would turn him bitter and resentful. He’d always be suspicious of her.

The way her sad eyes interlocked with his, he knew she understood what he was thinking, but her lips remained closed.

“You’re not going to tell me, are you?”

Her eyes brimmed with tears.

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