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Licking his dry lips, he scanned her from head to toe “I feel a compliance appear utterly sinful”

She brushed her hands down the front of the velvet gown hugging her body so tight he felt a hint of envy “You’ll be pleased to know I’ve not spent a penny on my neardrobe The dress was kindly donated, and Anne was able to make a few adjustments”

Various eht for supremacy while he considered her delectable fore It was a new experience

“Had you sold the silver to pay for it, I would not have objected”

Despite her beauty, it was the blush rising to her cheeks that made his cock throb

“So you’re not angry that I’ve come to join the party?”

They’d agreed never to lie “I’m bloody furious Indeed, I cannot recall the last time I was so damnably annoyed”

“Is that because I’ve gone against your wishes,” she said boldly, “or are you ashamed of the woman you married?”

“I’m not ashamed of you, Priscilla That is far from the truth” Indeed, he admired her tenacity “But you should know I’ll not be responsible foruntoward happen Thefor their next conquest They see a et And there are some ould relish the chance to declare me a cuckold”

A ghost of a smile touched her lips “Then you had better ” She peered over his shoulder as the first few strains of a waltz drew couples to the floor “I assume it is acceptable for the host to dance with his wife”

A ht to remain detached from all emotions would refuse, make an excuse While the waltz provided an opportunity to be close to one’s partner, in his house, there were no liainst his wife’s voluptuous form would be sheer folly

Sensing his disquiet she smiled, moved past him and descended the stairs

“Where are you going?” he demanded

“I want to dance As to my choice of partner, well, that decision lies in your hands”

“Priscilla, wait,” he whispered through clenched teeth, but the obstinate wonored him