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“Oh, and I suppose you have experience in that regard”

“Soally to allow him to pursue his life’s work They found beauty in each other, in nature Never in wealth or title They cared nothing for other people’s lofty opinions, had nothing to prove” A long, drawn-out sigh left her lips “To love someone is to accept them for who they are To love someone is to nurture their soul as rees of affection, there is only one love like my parents shared”

To him, such a love was inconceivable

“I doubt that sort of love is possible for everyone Perhaps time will prove otherwise” Her idea of love spoke of self-sacrifice, of surrendering oneself to another It went beyond his capabilities It was a step too far on a road he’d not intended to travel “As I’ve said before, I live for the moment A need to celebrate our undeniable attraction is the only thought currently plaguing my mind”

Priscilla smiled “I think you use lustful activities to eradicate the pain of the past” With a shrug, she added, “It is just my honest opinion”

Matthew inclined his head “Then I ht to the co he wanted “Perhaps we should go inside and test your theory”

As always a nervous energy filled the air whenever onetheir desires

Priscilla shuffled forward and touched his knee “Then take me to bed, Matthew Love me in the only way you kno”

Chapter 16

They parted ways on the landing, each heading to their prospective bedchalanced over her shoulder, noted Matthew’s self-assured strides, the certainty in every movement

So ere her hands shaking?

Why did it feel as though her heart and stomach had swapped places?

She had been intimate with him before Heavens, she had just performed an act considered lewd by most matrons’ standards The advice to all newly al rights else he shall seek fulfilment elsewhere Nevertheless, some activities he may ask a lady to perfore bed Once one lowers one’s standards, it’s inity

Oh, well

When onein sinful deeds was inevitable