A Cornish Maid (2011)
“Demelza pressed against his chest. His shirt was gaping open and her fingertips brushed his naked flesh. With a squeak of shock, she recoiled and this time he let her go.
“If you’re quite ready, Demelza, I’ve been growing roots inside waiting for you.”
His gentle teasing restored her composure as nothing else could have. Forgetting she was unable to walk properly, she put down her injured foot and yelped. “Botheration, I do so hate being incapacitated in this way.”
To her consternat...ion he swept her up into his arms. “Idiot child, you should not be out here.”
Indignant at being called a child, she struggled to be released. “Kindly put me down at once, Dr. Fairfield. I would rather hop than be carried about like a parcel.”
Ignoring her feeble protest he set off at a brisk march toward the cliff edge. “It’s far too hot to go inside. I thought we could sit and watch the sea from the cliff top.”MoreLess
“If you’re quite ready, Demelza, I’ve been growing roots inside waiting for you.”
His gentle teasing restored her composure as nothing else could have. Forgetting she was unable to walk properly, she put down her injured foot and yelped. “Botheration, I do so hate being incapacitated in this way.”
To her consternat...ion he swept her up into his arms. “Idiot child, you should not be out here.”
Indignant at being called a child, she struggled to be released. “Kindly put me down at once, Dr. Fairfield. I would rather hop than be carried about like a parcel.”
Ignoring her feeble protest he set off at a brisk march toward the cliff edge. “It’s far too hot to go inside. I thought we could sit and watch the sea from the cliff top.”MoreLess
Read book A Cornish Maid for free
Write Review:
Guest
Read Also
7 / 10
User Reviews: