True Love's Deception (book 3) (The Fielding Brothers Saga) by Higgins Marie

Author:Higgins, Marie [Higgins, Marie]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, pdf
Publisher: Canyonland Press
Published: 2012-05-10T21:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Andrew grinned. Juliana was being quite accommodating. He wanted to think it had nothing to do with the champagne she had consumed this evening and that it was his charm she couldn’t resist. Nevertheless, he almost had her where he wanted her. Next step would be to lure her to the bedroom and finally consummate the marriage.

A fitting birthday present.

He tightened his arm around her and she laid her head on his chest as they wandered behind the hedges, out of the public eye and into their own little private world. “How are you feeling, my dove?”

Juliana’s chest rose and fell in a quick rhythm, which made his fingers itch to caress the creamy skin above her neckline to feel her heartbeat.

“Um...sleepy.”

He chuckled. “Then I shall try my hardest to keep you awake.”

Tilting her head, her gaze met with his. She smiled. “And how do you presume to do that?”

He dropped his voice, deep and sedated. “Any way I can.”

Her footsteps slowed. His heart hammered every beat until he had her standing in front of him and securely in his embrace. Her head tipped back as she looked into his eyes, her lips parted and inviting.

Everything was set. The moonlight as their backdrop, the soft coo of a night bird...and away from everyone else. Best of all, he had a willing partner—at least she acted as if she would not protest.

“Andrew?”

“Yes?”

“Have I told you lately what a remarkable job you’re doing?”

He grinned. “Not lately.”

“Well, you have. I know now that you were the perfect man for the job.”

His hopes slipped. Job. Was that all he meant to her? Her employee? But, of course. What else would she think since she didn’t know the truth? He wanted her as a wife and nothing less. Determination to make her his wife tonight surged through him. He would not surrender unless it was in her arms.

Rubbing his thumb over her bottom lip, he grinned. “Why do you say that, my dove? What makes me so perfect?”

“There are a number of things. Your ability to hob-knob with my father’s friends is notable. You speak like them and have their impressive manner. I am also pleased with how quickly you learn.”

He shrugged. “I suppose I have hidden talent.”

She chuckled. “It’s not hidden any longer.”

“Only to you.” He stroked her cheek.

“And only because I’m paying you well.”

Inwardly, he scowled. Why did she have to say it that way? If he didn’t know any better, he’d think she was purposely trying to ruin the moment.

Maybe she was.

Yet, if she didn’t want to be here in his arms, she could pull away at any moment. She wasn’t. Her dreamy eyes were enchanting, and her voice seductive. Every indication made him think that she indeed wanted to be kissed. He wouldn’t just kiss her. Money was not the reason he stayed with her now.

“I do not want to discuss money.” He lowered his mouth. “There are far more important things than conversing at this particular moment.”

Her gaze dropped to his lips.

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