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"What an exhilarating confession," Aurora replied, giving her husband an i to question And so opportune After all, I have yet to be washed—a serious dilerown cold So please put your preoccupation to good use; scrub e, then transportfraction "After which, I invite you to indulge your craving—and your hands—yet again"

Julian's body leapt to life, his fleeting ain, soleil," hefor the soap "So ht be days before we return to Pembourne"

Aurora tended to agree

The night was everything she'd dreamed of and more, endless hours drenched in a sensuality ined possible Julian was tireless, his sta hers, his inhibitions nil, his desire for her unquenchable

Finally, just before dawn, they rested, Aurora's head nestled in the curve of her husband's shoulder

"Have I overtaxed you?" Julian h his fingers

Aurora smiled "I was about to ask the same question of you"

A chuckle "Fear not I'm exceptionally resilient when it comes to you Whatever limits are to be set must be yours to determine"

"Mine? Oh, dear I guess we really won't be returning to Pembourne anytime soon"

"Does that disturb you?"

"Given the cause of our detain They'll wait a bit longer"

"Indeed they will" Julian traced the delicate curve of his wife's spine "I haven't forgotten my promise, you know"

"Which promise is that?"

"To show you the world The htful ho trip"

Aurora's face lit up "That sounds perfect" An inquisitive pucker formed between her brows "Don't you ordinarily travel alone?"