Illicit Craving (Bend to My Will #5)
“As soon as she said away, Jacob had ceased all play. When he carried her from the table, relief swept through her, as if a burden had been lifted.
She was grateful that Jacob didn’t demand an explanation, but seemed to understand. Tears filled Vivienne’s eyes and rolled down her cheeks, yet she was not sad. Exhilaration filled her, followed by a variety of emotions. She laughed for no reason, as if she were of unstable mind. If Jacob abandoned her, she wouldn’t be able to tolerate it.
W...ith her head in the crook of his neck, Vivienne sagged against him, needing his strength. In silence, he cradled her in his lap, and she closed her eyes, vaguely aware that her pulse rate was high. It seemed that even while she was at rest, her heart might beat out of her chest.
Jacob stroked her hair, tenderly, as if he knew what had happened. Vivienne was in a mental fog, and she clung to him, waiting for the volatility of her emotions to pass.MoreLess
She was grateful that Jacob didn’t demand an explanation, but seemed to understand. Tears filled Vivienne’s eyes and rolled down her cheeks, yet she was not sad. Exhilaration filled her, followed by a variety of emotions. She laughed for no reason, as if she were of unstable mind. If Jacob abandoned her, she wouldn’t be able to tolerate it.
W...ith her head in the crook of his neck, Vivienne sagged against him, needing his strength. In silence, he cradled her in his lap, and she closed her eyes, vaguely aware that her pulse rate was high. It seemed that even while she was at rest, her heart might beat out of her chest.
Jacob stroked her hair, tenderly, as if he knew what had happened. Vivienne was in a mental fog, and she clung to him, waiting for the volatility of her emotions to pass.MoreLess
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