The Guise of a Gentleman by Donna Hatch

Author:Donna Hatch [Hatch, Donna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance, Historical, Regency
ISBN: 9781494496906
Google: rBfnoAEACAAJ
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Published: 2013-12-01T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 16

Elise strolled through the gardens, admiring the rain-swept view and the water droplets shimmering on the plants as if a tiny rainbow rested inside each one. Briefly, she glanced at the stables as she passed by, but continued on foot, unable to bear the thought of riding without Prince.

Turning her attention to the cloud-dappled sky, she drew a deep breath. The rain always revived the colors, and reawakened the scents of roses, jasmine, honeysuckle, and violets. As she passed beyond the gardens and out into the wide open fields, she watched the long grass bend in the wind. Sunlight glinted off select blades making them dazzle. Upon climbing a low rise toward a grove of trees, she stopped short.

Jared Amesbury leaned lazily against the trunk of an oak, his arms folded. Dressed in buckskin breeches and a sea green waistcoat, with the wind ruffling his dark hair, he looked unbearably handsome.

She quickened her steps toward him.

“I’d hoped to find you here.” He took her hand in his and raised it to his lips. Then he unbuttoned her glove. Surprise arrested all movement, and she simply stood motionless and allowed his actions. He raised her arm to his lips and lightly kissed the inside of her bare wrist.

She shivered and her knees wobbled. “I … don’t think you should do that.”

“Does it displease you?” His languid voice rippled over her.

“On the contrary. That’s why I think you shouldn’t do it.”

A mischievous grin tugged on the corner of his expressive mouth while unconcealed desire glinted in his eye. “In that case…” He stepped in closer.

A quiver vibrated in her stomach. He ran one finger along her cheek down to her chin. Eddies of warmth undulated through every nerve. He tilted up her chin and leaned in.

The thudding of her heart could probably be heard for miles around. Her breath came in gasps. He gently kissed her once, his lips soft and warm. Shamelessly, she leaned into him. He kissed her again and this time he lingered, teasing, coaxing. He rested his other hand on her waist. His lips continued tugging gently, but each kiss grew in intensity, in hunger. His hand moved to the small of her back and pulled her in closer. He slid his hand from her face to the back of her head, holding it firm.

She pressed herself against him, letting him take command of her mouth. He deepened the kiss. Her desire circumvented any shock at their behavior.

They kissed in a world of their own making. Elise had never felt more vital in her life. Every nerve tingled, every sense reeled. He tasted of lemon and honey tea. His clean masculine scent mingled with fragrance of the heather in an earthy blend. His heart beat quick and hard against her in a cadence that matched her own. Her very alive body registered the cool breeze, the warmth of his hands, the heat of his body against hers.

His demanding lips brought her to a height of pleasure totally

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