Between the Devil And Desire
Between the Devil And Desire
“She remembered how unhappy her brother would be when he finally tumbled out of bed after a night at Dodger’s. Was this the curse of brandy? To leave her with an agonizing headache, a raw throat, and thoughts that swirled through her mind with the wispiness of fog?
With great effort, she turned her head to the side and looked at the clock ticking on her bedside table. The little cherubs decorating it greeted her as they always did each morning, causing her to smile. It was almost nine. She’d ove...rslept. She was surprised Jack hadn’t come knocking on her door seeking company during breakfast. Perhaps he’d not yet returned from his nightly prowling.
Jack. The memories of his mouth having its way with hers assailed her. How would she face him? But face him she would. Last night was an aberration, the brandy loosening her morals. She’d avoid spirits in the future, and she’d make it perfectly clear that she’d avoid his bed. He was owed nothing. He’d accepted the dare of receiving only a kiss, and he would just have to live with it.MoreLess
With great effort, she turned her head to the side and looked at the clock ticking on her bedside table. The little cherubs decorating it greeted her as they always did each morning, causing her to smile. It was almost nine. She’d ove...rslept. She was surprised Jack hadn’t come knocking on her door seeking company during breakfast. Perhaps he’d not yet returned from his nightly prowling.
Jack. The memories of his mouth having its way with hers assailed her. How would she face him? But face him she would. Last night was an aberration, the brandy loosening her morals. She’d avoid spirits in the future, and she’d make it perfectly clear that she’d avoid his bed. He was owed nothing. He’d accepted the dare of receiving only a kiss, and he would just have to live with it.MoreLess
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