Alexa Aston by Alexa Aston

Author:Alexa Aston
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2017-02-10T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

THE SMELL OF ROSES invaded Raynor’s nose as his lips pressed against Beatrice’s. He had always thought of himself as a strong man, both physically and mentally. Yet, any resolve he had disappeared when he came near this woman. Everything he knew himself to be changed in an instant.

There was only here—now—with her.

He cradled her face as his tongue ran along the seam of her lips. She opened her mouth to him. As desire burned deep within his belly, he drank in her essence.

Beatrice whimpered. The sound pleased him immensely. His hands moved to the nape of her neck. Her breasts pressed against his chest, causing his manhood to stir.

Raynor broke the kiss. Beatrice gasped for air as his lips glided down her throat and then across to her ear. His teeth teased her earlobe, lightly tugging on it. Her quick intake of breath and low moan brought a smile to his face.

Gradually, he brought his mouth back to hers, wrapping her in his arms, drawing her near. Time stood still as he feasted upon her. Both of their hearts beat rapidly as their bodies touched. His hand cupped her breast, kneading it before dragging a finger across her nipple.

Raynor’s heart warred with his mind. It had to stop. This woman belonged to another, no matter how much he wished it could be different. He could go no further. Reluctantly, he dragged his lips from hers, ashamed at how quickly he’d given in to temptation.

But Beatrice was having none of it. Her fingers locked tightly in his hair and she yanked him back to her. Her tongue invaded his mouth. Raynor clutched her. He would enjoy this moment for what it was, drink it in and treasure it always. On those lonely nights when his need for her burned, he would remember these precious kisses.

Because it would be all he had of her—of them—and their time together.

“Enough,” he said gently. He took ahold of her arms and eased her away from him.

Beatrice’s eyelids could barely stay open. She wore a hungry look, as if she danced on the cusp of satisfaction but had not quite obtained it. More than anything, Raynor wished to be inside her.

Honor prevented him from acting upon his strong desire.

“Raynor.” Her voice was ragged, pleading.

“Beatrice,” he said softly, still holding her at arm’s length. “You must go to your betrothed unspoiled. I have taken far too many liberties with you. We can never do this again.”

“Never?” The word echoed in the room. It reverberated in his mind.

“Nay,” he told her. “’Tis wrong in so many ways. You are the most beautiful, most desirable woman I have known—but you belong to another. We must end this, here and now. We must never be alone again.” He gave voice to the plan he had formed only three days ago, the one he had neglected to follow through with. The plan he must adhere to now.

Tears welled in her eyes. As was her habit, she began nibbling on that full bottom lip.

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