Passionate Pursuit
“What he guessed had been Beatriz’s destination.
Having her near him had nearly undone his restraint. He’d almost mentioned love once more, marriage, a family, their future together. He’d wanted to capture her mouth, losing himself in her softness and heat. Their last conversation kept him from making any move. Not because he feared she’d hurt his pride again. He didn’t want to push her farther away.
He pressed his palm to his face, hoping to smell her scent. Her fragrance eluded him the... same as she kept doing.
He’d been afraid to run her off today, so he’d followed at a distance to assure her safety. Men and animals could become unpredictable quickly. She’d seemed oblivious to danger, not even carrying a stick to protect herself, much less having a dagger or knife at the ready as the other servants would have. Bringing food and drink had also escaped her notice.
Given how she’d gobbled what he’d provided, she hadn’t bothered to eat prior to leaving the castle.MoreLess
Having her near him had nearly undone his restraint. He’d almost mentioned love once more, marriage, a family, their future together. He’d wanted to capture her mouth, losing himself in her softness and heat. Their last conversation kept him from making any move. Not because he feared she’d hurt his pride again. He didn’t want to push her farther away.
He pressed his palm to his face, hoping to smell her scent. Her fragrance eluded him the... same as she kept doing.
He’d been afraid to run her off today, so he’d followed at a distance to assure her safety. Men and animals could become unpredictable quickly. She’d seemed oblivious to danger, not even carrying a stick to protect herself, much less having a dagger or knife at the ready as the other servants would have. Bringing food and drink had also escaped her notice.
Given how she’d gobbled what he’d provided, she hadn’t bothered to eat prior to leaving the castle.MoreLess
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