Warrior's Revenge by Coreene Callahan

Author:Coreene Callahan [Callahan, Coreene]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance
ISBN: 9781480567375
Amazon: 1477848851
Barnesnoble: 1477848851
Goodreads: 18443378
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Published: 2013-10-14T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWENTY-TWO

In a Hurry for Love

The instant Bishop Duvalle said “amen,” Brigham wrapped his arms around her. Startled by the sudden movement, Aurora flinched and glanced up. Her gaze landed on his face. Not that she saw much of it as he dipped his head. Her brute was too quick. Or mayhap, she was too slow. Neither explained, however, why she stood stone-still while her new husband kissed the ever-loving sense clear out of her.

Or why she kissed him back. With abandon. In front of a crowd of witnesses.

Lord love a duck. Bold didn’t begin to describe him. Delicious, either. He tasted like a man should…pleasure-bound wild. Needy too, with a hint of spice and full-bodied heat. Umm, he was good. Beyond delectable, and— “You’re mine now,” Brigham growled against her mouth. Holding her gaze, he retreated, only to come back and nip her bottom lip. “Mine.”

His possessive tone cranked her tight. Alarm whispered through her. Which didn’t make a lick of sense. His “mine” shouldn’t matter. It wasn’t as though she could debate the point. It was true, after all. She’d said the vows. Made the commitment. So aye. By law…in the eyes of men and under God, she belonged to him. And yet, something rose in protest from deep inside her. Something insistent and strong. And in that moment, she wanted to be more than just “his.”

More than a lord’s chattel. She wanted to be valued, appreciated, and aye…loved.

Oblivious to her train of thought, Brigham swung her into his arms. A quick pivot, and he trotted down the steps while cradling her. Aurora sucked in a quick breath. A cheer rang out, racing through the crowd. Heat burned across her cheeks. God’s teeth, of all the times to play the hero. Forget the fact she didn’t make a good damsel in distress. True to form, Brigham did as he pleased. Consequences—and the blow to her pride—be damned.

“My lord, this is not necessary,” she murmured, resisting the urge to maim whatever part of her husband she could reach. “Put me down.”

Ignoring the threat of violence in her voice, Brigham bounced her in his arms. A moment later, he grinned, pure devilry in his eyes.

“I mean it.” She sent him a warning look, trying to appear as if nothing untoward was taking place before an amused bishop and all the wedding guests. Unsure what to think, the congregation watched the spectacle, blinking like astonished owls as her husband hauled her down the aisle. “Put me down…please.”

“Nay, I prefer you where you are.” His eyes crinkled at the corners. The brute. “I am enjoying myself.”

Aurora stifled a snort. “Well, I’m certainly glad one of us is. My lord, you are making a scene.”

“And?”

“And…is that all you have to say? And?” Aurora huffed, frustration getting the better of her. “God’s teeth, is there no end to your antics?”

He raised a brow. “It’s my wedding, and if I choose to make a scene, I will.”

“Ours,” she said with more volume than she intended, only to lower her voice when the collection of interested owls hooted in their wake.

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