His Uncle's Favorite by Lilian Lory

Author:Lilian, Lory [Lilian, Lory]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Meryton Press
Published: 2013-06-22T14:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

Darcy closed the door behind him and lay back in the large armchair by the window. Alone in his apartment, he found it difficult to credit that the morning walk was real.

Had all the nights of struggle, disappointment, anger and self-reproach finally come to an end—and so easily? Had he only to be honest and openly display his feelings for her to make a choice in his favour? And did she truly choose so readily?

For some time she had led him to understand that her feelings for him had changed and she was not opposed to accepting his attentions. However, her expressions, her reception of his confession, her acceptance of his kiss—all so exceeded his hopes that he still feared their reality.

He closed his eyes and allowed himself to be overcome by the feelings he tried so long to deny. When he could gather himself enough to think rationally, he realised they had not actually come to an understanding, but how could there be a more complete understanding than the way they spoke to each other? They confessed their past faults and mistakes, their present feelings and desires, and their future hopes.

‘I trust you,’ she had said, and that statement was all he needed and desired. He did not actually propose to her again, but he allowed her the complete freedom of her wishes.

He had kissed her on her cheek cautiously, careful not to upset her; he knew he should not take that liberty so soon, but he was not strong enough to fight the temptation. She was not upset, however—surprised, nervous, and shy but surely not upset. He smiled to himself as he remembered that his lips stopped near hers—almost touching them—and she had timidly moved her head towards him. If he had turned that kiss into a real one, she would not have rejected him, of that he was certain. They had been alone with their newly discovered and shared feelings, and the temptation to allow his love and passion to conquer her was overwhelming and difficult to control.

However, it was not quite as difficult as it was to bear the sweet torture of their shared journey home. She did not hesitate a moment when he asked her to ride with him; she said she trusted him, and she proved it. He could feel her tension and perhaps even fear—especially when Thunder clambered down the hill—but he knew she had entwined her fingers with his from more than mere fright. She enjoyed the caress of their hands as much as he did; he was certain of that, but he was also certain that their nearness affected her less than it did him. He whispered to her a few times, and her scent as well as the silky warmth of her skin made him dizzy. Each of the stallion’s steps brought her closer and brushed her against him such that every fibre of his body was painfully aware. As he felt her relax in his firm embrace, with

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