Price of Privilege by Jessica Dotta

Author:Jessica Dotta [Dotta, Jessica]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: FICTION / Christian / Historical, FICTION / Romance / Historical / General
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Published: 2014-12-31T16:00:00+00:00

I AWOKE WITH A START and found myself tangled in Edward. Judging by the slow rise and fall of his chest, he was in a deep slumber. Uncertain what had awakened me, I lifted my head and found it more difficult than anticipated. My hair caught in the fingers of Edward’s left hand, while his right arm still pinned me against him. I collapsed back against the down mattress, no longer caring what had woken me.

Yawning, I turned on my stomach and kissed his chest before resting my head against it. His heart lub-dubbed, assuring me all was well. I planted two more kisses in succession on his shoulder, then pressed my cheek against the spot. His skin felt feverish compared to mine as I pulled up the covers.

Just before I shut my eyes, a flash of yellow light caught my attention beneath the door crack before it receded toward the staircase. I rose, causing Edward to turn over, mumbling incoherent words. Footsteps creaked near the top of the stairs, pausing.

I glanced at the mantel clock, frowning. Who was walking about at two in the morning?

Eramus’s homicidal face loomed in my mind, making me shiver and consider sliding out of bed and locking the door. Yet Macy had ensured I’d never need fear my cousin again. That thought also made me feel cold, for I did not yet know what to make of Macy’s continued silence since my marriage a week ago. Refusing to dwell on it, I settled against Edward’s warmth, smiling at the thought that even if someone did burst through the door, Edward would teach them a lesson they’d never forget.

I cannot say how long I slept, but just as I was beginning to dream that Edward and I were searching downstairs for Jameson, the sound of glass shattering was followed by a loud thump, like that of someone falling.

I sat up. Though it was late, London House was never darker than a full-moon night due to the lampposts in this part of the city. A second thump was followed by a loud groan in the foyer downstairs. I slid from the shelter of Edward’s warmth and grabbed the luxurious dressing gown within reach of his bed.

The scent of cedar and Isaac’s soap tingled my nose, informing me that a servant must have pulled the gown from Isaac’s closet for Edward’s use. A choking sensation filled my throat. The reminder of him was like receiving a forgotten bill just as one was planning how to spend a windfall. I tied the velveteen sash with heaviness. How many times had we exchanged amused looks over the breakfast table? Less than a fortnight ago, I thought nothing of settling against him on a settee as he read to me. I missed my brother-friend, though I was loath to admit it.

I rubbed my hand over the quilted sleeve, wondering how he truly was managing. The suddenness of our separation had hurt even me. At least I had Edward, but what

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