So Great a Love
“The solar would be a better place to talk.” Arden strode to the solar fireplace and tossed a new log onto the flames that Margaret insisted must be kept burning, in case Catherine should decide to leave her room and come there. Dusting off his hands, he glanced out the window, to where the wind blew granules of snow through the darkening air.
Night came early in January, and though there were a few breaks to be seen in the clouds, Sir Wace was predicting that more snow would fall by morning.
Wi...th a sigh of frustration for the weather, and for human frailties, Arden gave his full attention to the slender woman who stood so quietly before him. Save for her hands and face she was completely covered by her white linen wimple and her dark blue gown. Even so, the image of Margaret unclothed persisted in his mind, tantalizing him with the memory of the sweet curves of her breasts and of her long, graceful legs. He was astonished to discover within himself a faint resurgence of physical longing for her.MoreLess
Night came early in January, and though there were a few breaks to be seen in the clouds, Sir Wace was predicting that more snow would fall by morning.
Wi...th a sigh of frustration for the weather, and for human frailties, Arden gave his full attention to the slender woman who stood so quietly before him. Save for her hands and face she was completely covered by her white linen wimple and her dark blue gown. Even so, the image of Margaret unclothed persisted in his mind, tantalizing him with the memory of the sweet curves of her breasts and of her long, graceful legs. He was astonished to discover within himself a faint resurgence of physical longing for her.MoreLess
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