The Roguish Baron by Sophie Barnes

Author:Sophie Barnes
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sophie Barnes

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Sophia knew she shouldn’t allow him to kiss her – was keenly aware her heart would likely break in the aftermath. But in this moment, this brief illusion Jack offered, she had no choice but to give in to his advance. It was, after all, like a dream come true – his mouth on hers, an exchange of breath, and the feel of his hand pressing into her back as he held her close.

She sighed against the touch of his lips, firm yet soft as they swept over hers in sweet exploration. Her fingers stole over his shoulders, tracing the muscle there as they crept higher, giving herself the freedom to touch him as she’d yearned to do for so long. Her hands found each other, forming a loop around his neck. His teeth scraped her flesh, nibbling gently, inquiring if she desired more without attempting to force the issue.

Alive with the wonder of this shared closeness and how right it felt, she parted her lips and granted him entry while arching into his solid frame. He made a rough sound – a rumbling of sorts – and guided her backward.

“Sophia.” Her name was but a guttural sound, nearly lost in the kiss.

But she heard it, the raw emotion in his voice provoking feelings she’d tried so hard to bury. And as he lowered himself to the bench and pulled her into his lap, she clung to him with all she was, desperate to imprint this moment upon her brain – all too aware that it could not last.

Later, after this stolen haven in time, she’d have to face reality. A world in which she and Jack would never be able to have each other. She’d have to face Edward. His name fluttered through her mind even as she spoke Jack’s. He wrapped his arms tighter around her, encouraging her to sink against him. His fingers were in her damp hair while he drank from her as if parched. The blanket he wore had slipped to his waist, allowing her to press her palm to his chest.

Hot skin stretching across firm planes of muscle greeted her touch. All traces of the chill creeping over the winter landscape outside had been completely erased. It made it so easy for her to forget.

And yet, Edward’s name persisted, forcing her to withdraw on an intake of breath. She bent her head against Jack’s shoulder and fought for the strength she required to walk away. “We need to end this.”

Right now. Before they did something that could not be undone. She was keenly aware of her state of undress, aware that one swift tug would undo the blanket protecting her modesty, and equally aware that she was one second away from throwing all caution to the wind and letting Jack take her. If he wished to.

“I am engaged to Edward,” she murmured while Jack smoothed a hand over her head. “I’ll not dishonor him by lying with you.”

“Tell me something, Sophia.” He spoke quietly, the words falling slowly from his mouth.

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