Seduced By His Touch by Seduced By His Touch

Author:Seduced By His Touch [Touch, Seduced By His]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2012-05-30T06:02:16+00:00

Chapter 16

Five evenings later, Grace hummed a little tune under her breath as she slipped into a robe and tied the belt at her waist. She’d dismissed her maid a few minutes ago, sending the girl on her way with a pleasant good-night. Then she’d waited, counting the minutes until she figured it was safe to proceed with her plan.

Or rather her surprise.

Usually she climbed into bed to lie warm and snug beneath the covers while she waited for Jack to sneak down the hall and join her. But today was his birthday and she wanted to do something extra special to celebrate. What better way, she decided, than to be waiting for him in his room when he came up to bed?

Mercy, what a wanton I’ve become, she decided, wondering what had become of the shy young woman she’d once been. No doubt the poor thing had expired, killed by an excess of carnal bliss at the hands of a thoroughly libidinous scoundrel. A scoundrel she now loved to distraction and couldn’t wait to marry.

Only six more days and she would be his bride. Just six more days and they would be free to share a marriage bed with no further necessity for subterfuge. But for now she would need to content herself with stolen kisses and secret late-night rendezvouses. And really she didn’t mind the intrigue—so long as they didn’t get caught.

When she’d left Jack downstairs forty-five minutes ago, he’d been on his way to play billiards and share a bottle of vintage Scotch with his brothers and a few of the other men. She hoped they didn’t keep him up all night, or else she was in for a very disappointing evening. Then again, Jack had to sleep sometime, so with enough patience, her surprise would still work fine.

Buoyed by the knowledge, she crossed to her door and cracked it open to make sure the corridor was clear. Praying she wouldn’t bump into anyone along the way, she hurried down the hall.

To her relief, she made it inside Jack’s bedchamber without incident. She was even more relieved to find the room empty, his valet nowhere in sight. She’d been prepared to offer the servant some excuse about needing to talk to Jack regarding the wedding, but she was glad to find the precaution unnecessary.

Realizing Jack must have sent the man to his quarters for the evening, she relaxed and strolled deeper into the room. A fire was burning cheerfully in the grate, a few lighted candles illuminating the appealing décor that was done in rich, masculine shades of cream and brown.

Casting about for a place to wait, she stared at the bed.

The big, wide, luxuriously comfortable-looking bed with its plump feather pillows and cocoa-hued satin counterpane.

Obviously, it was the most logical location to wait. Yet even with her newfound confidence, she couldn’t bring herself to walk over and climb in.

Where else then?

There was always the sofa, but that seemed too staid, as though she’d simply come to chat.

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