My Dark Duke (2015)
“She stretched slowly, luxuriating in the feel of the thick, soft sheets wrapped about her and the downy mattress under her weight. The stretch stopped abruptly when her left foot met something warm and hard and hairy. She frowned, eyes still closed, as she explored the alien object with her toes. Yes, it was as she thought. She was not alone. Memory was starting to flood back when she heard his voice.
‘Good morning.’ Speak of the devil.
She cracked one eye open a slit. Beelzebub, otherw...ise known to one and all as the fifth Duke of Trent, regarded her with an indulgent expression from the pillow next to her.
‘I have asked for a bath to be drawn for you. It should help with the soreness.’ His murmured conversation with the servants or the door closing must have been what had stirred her from slumber. Her eyes widened as he took one of her hands and brought it to his lips for a kiss. ‘Words cannot express how truly sorry I am for hurting you last night.’ His dark gaze was compelling and she could do nothing except stare into his eyes.MoreLess
‘Good morning.’ Speak of the devil.
She cracked one eye open a slit. Beelzebub, otherw...ise known to one and all as the fifth Duke of Trent, regarded her with an indulgent expression from the pillow next to her.
‘I have asked for a bath to be drawn for you. It should help with the soreness.’ His murmured conversation with the servants or the door closing must have been what had stirred her from slumber. Her eyes widened as he took one of her hands and brought it to his lips for a kiss. ‘Words cannot express how truly sorry I am for hurting you last night.’ His dark gaze was compelling and she could do nothing except stare into his eyes.MoreLess
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