To Tame a Rogue by Alexa Aston

Author:Alexa Aston [Aston, Alexa]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Fiction, Romance
Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2020-03-09T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

Gemma danced several times after that, once with Burke when the waltz began. When it ended, William claimed her for the supper dance. She was pleased that Burke acted cordially toward her friend and she and William enjoyed supper together, along with several of his friends from university.

After supper, she found herself standing near Lord Melton. Since he was high up on Sir Paxton’s list and worked at the War Office, Gemma engaged him in conversation. When he asked her to dance, she agreed. He was an excellent dancer and their conversation turned from light to flirtatious. She laughed at a few things he said and made sure she worried her lip at one point. Just as Burke said would happen, Melton’s eyes fell to her mouth.

As the dance finished, he said, “It’s grown rather warm in here. Would you care to get some air, Lady Covington?”

She readily agreed, hoping to pump him for more information away from the other guests.

They strolled along the terrace, going to the far end. Gemma couldn’t help but remember the last time she’d stood on a darkened terrace. Burke had giving her lessons in flirtation and then kissed her until flames engulfed her body. She thrust those thoughts aside, knowing it was important to concentrate on her current companion.

He came to a halt and said, “I remember you attending events with Covington. We worked together at the War Office.”

“Yes. Lord C thoroughly enjoyed his work for the crown. Do you also enjoy working for our government, my lord?”

“I do.”

She licked her lips. “What is it exactly that you do? I never really knew what Lord C did. Just that he said his work was very important.”

His eyes were drawn to her mouth as he said, “All kinds of things, my lady. I don’t think you’d find any of them interesting.”

Gemma batted her lashes. “Oh, but I think I would. I love to hear about new things. My late husband served in the army. He was an officer in Spain. He never came home on leave and I always wondered what he did.”

“As an officer, he ordered people about,” Melton said languidly. His hand rose and stroked her face once, causing her to tense. “I do much of the same. Nothing interesting. Just reading dispatches and making decisions. A lady wouldn’t find it interesting at all, I’m sure.”

She wanted to reply that this lady did but he stroked her face again, distracting her, and she tried to pull away. His hands slid up her arms and tightened on them.

“You’ve been a widow a good while now, Lady Covington.”

“Yes,” she said nervously.

“I know you’ve become friendly with Nicholson. Perhaps we, too, might become friendly.”

His head moved toward hers and Gemma pushed against his chest.

“I don’t think so, Lord Melton. I—”

He frowned. “The trouble is I don’t think you know what you want, my lady.” His fingers dug into her flesh and she knew it would leave bruises. “I believe I can help you.”

His mouth came down on hers.

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