The Baron and the Enchantress by Paullett Golden

Author:Paullett Golden [Golden, Paullett]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-07-25T06:45:29+00:00

The carriage swayed at a leisurely pace.

“That was a decadent delight of a meal. The only improvement would have been more courses or larger plates,” Walter said.

Sebastian chuckled. “Is food all you think of, Collingwood?”

“No need to envy my discerning palate, old chap. It’s a natural affinity.”

In the darkness of the carriage, Lilith could feel Walter looking at her. Though she could only make out a shadowy profile, she could feel his eyes on her. She could also feel his foot.

A stockinged foot, free of its shoe, slid over the top of her slipper and rubbed her ankle. She was thankful for the absence of light. If her face reflected the overwarm sensation of the rest of her body, she would surely reveal her sentiments to his touch, namely the desire that throbbed through her.

There was no shame in what she felt. Yes, she was unmarried and ought not to be tempted, but she was also a grown woman. Her lack of personal experience was made up for by her education in midwifery. Lilith was well aware of her desire for Walter. He may be too much of a gentleman to act on it, but she knew he desired her in return. It was something she had given a good deal of thought during their month apart.

“I don’t suppose you had a good evening, Lilith. Was it a terrible disappointment?” Walter said, his foot massaging hers in a sensual caress syncopated by kneading toes.

“On the contrary. I took inexplicable pleasure in seeing Miss Carmichael’s expression when I accompanied Lady Graham with all the grace and dignity my ten thumbs could muster.”

Sebastian howled with laughter, oblivious in the darkness that Walter slid his foot higher up her leg to wrap around her calf.

His voice light with laughter, her brother said, “A glorious set down. I wager that bat couldn’t have performed with any more finesse, Lil.”

“It was not an evening I would have chosen for myself, and I’m not eager to repeat it,” she said. “And yet, I was entertained by their antics, for they behaved no differently than I expected them to. Would it be cruel to compare them to performing monkeys?”

“Oh, I say, Lilith!” Walter exclaimed with a humored chuckle.

“Come now, you must have noticed their behavior. They insulted everyone and anyone to feel better about themselves,” she responded. “I don’t blame them. They have nothing to show for their lives. They go to balls to dance, to dinners to eat, and to drawing rooms to gossip. That is the extent of their lives. What have they accomplished? What will they ever accomplish? Their only hope is to make an advantageous marriage so they may go to more balls, more dinners, and more drawing rooms. I feel sorry for them.”

Sebastian said, “There’s no reason, is there, to mention why I rarely accept invitations?”

“Oh, but ‘Bastian, how could you resist? Do not all women dress as the Carmichaels and strategically position themselves in front of candles to tease and tempt

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.