The Sting of a Storme by Sookoo Sandra

Author:Sookoo, Sandra
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance, Historical
Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2022-01-17T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Though William put forth the grin that had earned him more than a few blushes from Francesca since they’d met, inside, he was a seething mass of annoyance and anger. Knowing that Lord Wainwright had abandoned her without recourse incensed him, but the fact she continued to encourage his courtship after what he—William—and she had done the day before pushed him against the edge of becoming enraged.

So much so that the hand resting on his thigh curled into a fist. To combat those feelings, he brushed the fingers of his other hand along her nape and wished he weren’t wearing gloves so he could remind himself what that silky skin felt like. Forcing himself to swallow his ire, he said, “Did you enjoy your outing with Wainwright?”

How could she still encourage that pup after what they’d shared, after coming together like dual storms in mutual need and desire? He’d enjoyed himself heartily, and there’d been a certain level of satisfaction to claim her, but guilt trailed after him, and that physical act hadn’t cleared his head as he’d hoped.

Instead, he thought more about her now than he had before, yet apparently, she didn’t share the sentiment.

Bloody, bloody hell.

“Yes and no.” The blush on her cheeks deepened. From being in the viscount’s presence or from him touching her right now? “When I wasn’t woolgathering for most of the tour, I took the opportunity to ask Lord Wainwright about his relationships with the two dead women.”

“There are three now, but that’s beside the point. The last one appeared to be a maid, no doubt on her day off. I doubt her death is connected.” William frowned. I hope. Too early to tell.

One of her eyebrows rose. “Regardless, I wasn’t able to ascertain much information from him. He swears he didn’t know them well. Only danced with them and chatted within the bounds of society events.” When she shrugged, her shoulder brushed his chest and set off renewed awareness of her.

“Do you believe him?”

“I’m not sure. His responses matched what he’d told you, but I wanted to try and help the investigation along.”

His chest tightened with gratitude. “I appreciate that, and knew you were a good choice for a partner.” But did he want her to remain as such, or did he want her continued companionship outside working cases? His body certainly had shown its druthers. “Uh, how is your article coming? Or your interview of me?” That alone would prolong the hours they spent in each other’s company.

“I’ve found myself distracted of late regarding the interview.” Her words sounded breathless, so he continued to stroke his fingers along her nape, daring to dip them around to trace a clavicle bone through the layers of clothing.

“Understandable.” What would she do if he pressed a tiny row of kisses to her neck? He couldn’t dislodge that idea from his mind. “If you’d like, you may ask me questions during the ride.” But he couldn’t promise he’d answer them.

“Truly?” She half-turned toward him, and her leg knocked against his.

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