Earl of Sin: Lords of Scandal Book 6 by Tammy Andresen

Author:Tammy Andresen [Andresen, Tammy]
Language: eng
Format: epub

Sin nearly slumped forward in relief but held himself up. The truth of the matter was that he wanted Mary, desperately so. But of course, for her sake and for his, he couldn’t have her bear many children.

If he could avoid getting her pregnant all together, he would. But he felt compelled to give it one more try for the sake of the title and his duty. After that, he’d cease his physical relationship with her and focus on just being a good father and husband.

He ignored the cry of protest his body made. Impregnating her once was all the risk he could take. He shouldn’t even do that.

She tentatively slid her fingers into his. “If it makes you feel better, my mother bore two children and suffered no ill effects. I’m slightly taller than she was.”

He looked up at her, unable to hide his surprise. “You have a sibling?”

She shook her head. “Disease of the lung when he was just three.”

He made a soft sound that rumbled in his throat and echoed about the room. “You lost your entire family.” Without thought, he pulled her into his arms tucking her head under his chin. She melted into him her chest pressing to his rib cage, her softness so right against his muscles. “It’s all right,” he whispered, starting to stroke her back. “I understand.”

“We do understand each other, don’t we?” she said into his neck, her voice vibrating through him.

He leaned down and softly kissed the top of her head. “We do. I must confess that it’s one of the many reasons I accepted your proposal.”

She winced, he felt the tightening of her facial muscles. “I still can’t believe I did that.”

Squeezing her tighter for a moment, he loosened his grip and leaned back to look down into those beautiful blue eyes. “I’m glad you did.”

“Really?” she asked, her eyes crinkling at the corners.

How did he explain, without sounding weak, that it might have taken him weeks to draw the conclusions she’d forced? That grief had held him in its grip and he’d only just started to rise from its ashes. “Really.” He bent down and kissed her nose again. It was an adorable nose and he rather enjoyed giving it small kisses. “Now tell me. How did the night go with Anne?”

Mary frowned. “You were right. That is her struggle. I have to find a way to break her cycle of fear. Not sure what it is yet but I do know that until then, there is little point in fighting her feelings. She’s frightened and what she needs is support and to slowly build her own self value.”

His hand came to cup her cheek. “Thank you.” He fought the urge to kiss her again. Somehow, her work with Anne only made him want her that much more. “You’ve no idea what this means to me.”

She gave a nod, looking up at him. “If we’re successful, I will someday.”

His hand slipped from her face. That was true. And it made him cold to think about.

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