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Edward’s voice rumbled huskily from above her head Slowly Eliza tipped her head back She tried to rehten on her knee, keeping her still
“Morning” Eliza replied, blushing at their intiet up”
“Yes, we should” Instead of letting her knee go, Eliza felt his hand slowly slide over her thigh, slowly trailing upwards over her hip before traversing the inward dip of her hip His fingers brushed the sides of her breasts as they swept gently over the curve of her chest before gently cupping her chin
“Edward” She whispered softly as his head slowly dipped towards hers
“Ssshhh” The soft glide of his lips against hers stole any further protest, and hts Briefly she tried to hold back froht, but found herself unable to withhold her instinctive reaction to the tender caress of hisher hands over his broad shoulders, her fingers tangled in the soft curls at the nape of his neck, tugging him closer as he deepened the kiss
He was deterrets and wouldn’t draay in an atte happened This tihly made love to, totally compromised and completely his
Later that , they ate breakfast in co their horses It was agreed they would ride throughout the day to try to get to Leicestershire soht - if they were lucky It wouldthat Eliza didn’t relish, but given the current threat to Jemima’s life, was necessary
“Will you be alright?” Edwardher to stand behind him as the men left the small parlour just after dawn He towered over her protectively, a look of concern on his face as he studied her Although the ses beneath her beautiful eyes were still there, they had lost son that she had slept well He had ensured she had eaten sufficient to sustain her throughout the arduous day they faced
In reality he really wanted to take her back upstairs and wile away thehe had asked of her without question had touched hi hih his veins
Eliza still carried the delicate flush of satiation on her cheeks that htly dazed look of a woman who had been completely satisfied by her lover
Edward felt a surge of masculine pride as he studied her Whatever had happened to bring her regrets the first ti He took the opportunity of being alone with her in the parlour to capture her lips in a very thorough kiss that left the on to his neck with tre knees
“God Eliza, you un the table behind her for severalif they had time “You are so beautiful” He actually ached with the depth of eht out in him
“A up at hilint of hope that shone in the amber depths of her eyes or the fact that he was moved deeply by her innocent reaction to his declaration She had clearly not expected him to compliment her in such a way and that stirred him
“Oh my dear, most definitely” He dropped a kiss on her neck as he slid a hand into the long hair at the nape of her neck, tipping her head to one side to allow hi his lips onto hers in a rough kiss that left her in no doubt that she was indeed his
It was several long moments later before he reluctantly lifted his head to stare down at her “You ” His voice hoarse with desire The urge to possess her there and then was so strong that his fingers tingled with temptation but he had to keep his er Dominic, most probably accompanied by Sebastian and Peter would return and want to knoas taking the love to his future wife