Highland Deception by Lori Ann Bailey

Author:Lori Ann Bailey [Bailey, Lori Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Highland
Published: 2016-08-21T18:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Maggie woke to a delicious warmth and weight blanketing her. She sighed and peeked over to see Lachlan’s arm was draped over her waist; she was amazed at how much she liked it there. Not wanting to wake him, she studied him quietly. He looked peaceful and relaxed with his golden locks falling over his forehead and cheek. He was irresistibly handsome. His dimple was missing, but she liked that it only appeared when he graced her with the smile that made her insides tighten. Och, her perusal of his fine form was heating her right now.

Seeing him in this state, so relaxed, with her in his arms, when he was always on guard around her, gave her hope that despite her secrets, he would give her more of those coveted smiles.

On the journey, he had been wary of their surroundings at every turn. Now he was home, and she was sure he would turn his attention to discovering her identity. Maybe she would be lucky enough to have a few more nights like the previous one before he pushed her for the truth and she left for the convent.

Since their arrival at Kentillie, he had been as tense as a bowstring about to pop every time she had been near him. At dinner last night, he had worn a pained expression she couldn’t read. When they’d finally reached his bedchamber, it all changed. His only concern had seemed to be to bed her, and he had been so distracted by having her, he had forgotten to keep her at a distance. Or maybe that was his plan—keep her close since he couldn’t be sure of her.

She took a deep breath and expelled it slowly to let the worries go. Whatever his reason, she would enjoy this time with him, and last night had been more than she had ever hoped for. Her mother had told her the experience would shake her to her core and leave her always wanting. She didn’t want to admit it, but her mother had been right. Wanting a few extra days of bliss, she decided, ’twould be all right if she didn’t rush to take her vows. He would be done with her soon anyway—why not enjoy his touch while she could?

Maggie stretched, and Lachlan’s eyes opened. She continued to gaze at him but said nothing. What was said the morning after? A sated, sleepy grin curved his lips, and she found herself melting into him. A deep male hum reverberated from his chest, and he turned to face her as he threw his leg over her possessively. He wanted to bed her again, she realized as his hips rocked into her.

Her body thrummed with a thirst she only now understood, but she returned his gaze shyly. Already, she was heated and willing to take him into her body again, so she reached up to fork her hand into his thick, wayward hair. Maggie bit her lip then drew him toward her, and her mouth crashed down on his.

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