Sinful Seduction by Jun Kristi

Author:Jun, Kristi
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: KJ Press
Published: 2020-04-27T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

“Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could stay here forever?” Emily said, waking up in his arms. The sunlight was shimmering in from the window, but the chill still surrounded the room. She snuggled up to his warm body and kissed him.

He hadn’t slept much since realizing what he had to do. For the first time, he felt a sense of hope touching him deep in his heart. They needed to talk about what happened soon, and he needed to make his intensions clear, because there was no way he was going to leave her now.

“Why don’t we make some breakfast and we can talk,” he said.

“What did you want to discuss?”

“Us.”

She sat up. “I fear there is something I need to speak to you about as well.”

He watched her for several seconds. She looked reluctant, uncertain, then finally she said, “Eggs for breakfast?”

“Wait,” he said. “Is that what you really wanted to say?”

When he said this, her expression changed. He could tell she was irritated, uneasy. “Tell me what’s troubling you.”

“I will, I promise, but let’s have breakfast first.”

“I hope you’re not expecting a marriage proposal.” As soon as he said it, he wished he hadn’t, because it sounded wrong and insensitive. Why had he said this? You are an ass. She looked hurt. He hadn’t said it to hurt her; it was a half-hearted jest. Granted, it wasn’t funny in the least. “That didn’t sound the way I wanted.”

“Why would you say such things?”

“I am sorry,” he said, sitting up to look at her. “I am far from perfect.”

“That is quite clear. In fact, you are arrogant, egotistical, and not at all easy to converse with. You know what else, Mr. Hawk?” she started. “You seem to think you are in charge of everything, and don’t tell me it’s because of your occupation.”

“Easy,” he said. “What I meant to say was . . . I wish very much to give you everything you want.”

“Oh?” she said. “And what is it that I want?”

“Marriage,” he said.

“Are you jesting?”

“I would never jest about marriage.”

“You just did,” she reminded him.

“Not anymore.”

“You are serious?”

“I can give you a family . . . and a home. You will have to leave London, your brother, your friends, and this life that you have come accustomed to.” She looked as though she might cry. “I will not force you. That is the last thing I want.”

“I know,” she said.

“What is your answer?”

She nodded with a smile, tears falling from her eyes. They looked at each other, both thinking of the possibility of what that would mean for the both of them. Hope filled her eyes.

“My brother . . . he will not be pleased.”

“You can’t live your life for your brother. You will ultimately have to make a choice if you really want your freedom.”

“It isn’t that simple,” she confessed. “I won’t have a penny to my name when we are wed because my brother won’t approve of the marriage.”

“I have enough,” he said.

She smiled brightly and hugged him.

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