Passion's Fury (2012)
“It seemed an effrontery to the Southland just to be here, in this Yankee capital citzy.
She could find no fault with the hotel Rance had chosen. Oh, no, he had made sure that they were all afforded the most elegant accommodations to be had. He and Edward had separate rooms, opposite the one she shared with Trella. And while Trella made almost nightly visits to Edward’s bed, she always returned promptly to take up her station as April’s bodyguard.
April had accused Rance of having Trella spy on ...her, and he had not denied it. “Of course, sweetheart,” he had laughed. “You don’t think I’m going to give you another chance to escape, do you? Especially now, when I need you.” Need, indeed, she thought furiously, pacing across the room to pull back the lace curtains and stare down at the bustling street below. Forced to pose as his wife for all the ridiculous social functions he insisted they attend. That was his need. He had not been to her bed or insisted she come to his.MoreLess
She could find no fault with the hotel Rance had chosen. Oh, no, he had made sure that they were all afforded the most elegant accommodations to be had. He and Edward had separate rooms, opposite the one she shared with Trella. And while Trella made almost nightly visits to Edward’s bed, she always returned promptly to take up her station as April’s bodyguard.
April had accused Rance of having Trella spy on ...her, and he had not denied it. “Of course, sweetheart,” he had laughed. “You don’t think I’m going to give you another chance to escape, do you? Especially now, when I need you.” Need, indeed, she thought furiously, pacing across the room to pull back the lace curtains and stare down at the bustling street below. Forced to pose as his wife for all the ridiculous social functions he insisted they attend. That was his need. He had not been to her bed or insisted she come to his.MoreLess
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