That was strange. “Why would there be?”
“Dotty’s two youngest brothers and sister found one when she was in bed with Dom.”
Alice should be surprised but was not.Good Lord.Looking for something like that was exactly what her nieces and nephews would do. “I will ask, and if there is one, I will have him secure it.”
“A good idea.” Charlotte gazed at her husband for a few moments. “It is wonderful and beautiful when you are with a gentleman you love.”
“So I have been told.” And tonight, Alice would experience it for herself.
CHAPTERTWENTY-EIGHT
Despite knowing everything with Normanby was well in hand, Giff could not stop himself from worrying about Alice. All he wanted to do was keep her with him day and night. Unfortunately, he had two weeks to wait before that was possible. He reached his bedroom and removed his clothing. Not bothering with the nightshirt, he climbed into bed. At least he’d have one more day with her here to show her the estate before they returned to Town. He was about to blow out the bedside candle when he heard movement in the parlor. What now?
Alice opened the door. “Giff?”
She was here. He sent a prayer to the deity. “I’m here.” He started to stand and realized he was naked. “I’m not wearing anything.”
“That is all right.” She was wearing a pale pink robe that floated around her. “I—I wanted to be with you.”
His cock twitched and came to life. What had he once said about not being bold? “Come here, sweetheart.”
She reached the bed, and he stood, wrapping his arms around her. “You are sure?”
“Yes.” She nodded and a smile grew on her beautiful face. “I am absolutely certain. I sincerely hope you know what to do.”
He chuckled lightly. “Yes.” Everything he’d ever learned would go into pleasing her. “I do.” He took in the ties on her robe. His fingers itched to undo all of them. “May I?”
Alice nodded. “Yes. I am a little nervous.”
That was understandable. “Tell me if I do anything you don’t like, and I will stop. If you change your mind, I will stop.”
She shook her head. “I do not want to change my mind. I want to be yours and for you to be mine forever.”
Slowly. Go slowly.
He took a breath. She was strong and bold and beautiful and completely innocent. He untied the first bow, then the second and the third. By then he could see the tie of her nightgown and undid that before pressing his lips to hers as he cupped her face and stroked. Her breathing increased, and he deepened the kiss, delving into her mouth and exploring as he gauged her reaction. Her tongue tangled with his, and she reached her arms up around his neck. He made quick work of the rest of the bows and slowly pushed her nightgown and robe down over her creamy shoulders, taking time to feather kisses over her jaw and décolletage. The insistence of her kisses increased. He cupped her breasts. So firm, so lush. And all his to enjoy and worship.
“Come with me.” Giff lifted Alice into his arms and brought her to bed. She was so perfect he could look at her all night.
She reached up and brought his head down to kiss him. “This feels so good. So right.”
His erection strained toward her. Distracting her with kisses, he stroked his fingers over her softly rounded stomach until he reached the curls below. She moaned, and he dipped lower until he found the core of her pleasure. Lightly he rubbed. Her hips lifted, and she moaned again.
“I want something.”
“I know. Be patient, my love.” Giff entered her with one finger, and she bucked.
“That is good. There is more.”
“Yes.”
She was so tight. He inserted two fingers and rubbed her nub at the same time. Alice’s breathing changed, and her body tensed. She was close to her climax. Suddenly she spasmed, and he positioned himself at her opening. “It is time.”
“Yes.”
He pushed forward, breaking through the thin barrier, entering her passage. She gasped and clenched him. “Are you all right?”
After a few moments, she nodded. “I will be fine.”
