“Yes.” She moved to be able to see him better. “I do. It is comfortable, quiet, and very pretty.”
“The reputation of the area doesn’t bother you?”
“Not really.” She kissed his chest. “After all, you will not have a mistress here.”
“That’s true.”
“And now that we have done this, it is an excellent place to do it again.” She couldn’t keep from grinning. “I would ask to do it again, but I know I will probably be sore.”
“A warm bath would help.” He cuddled her closer.
“But we have no servants. You would have to carry up the water.”
“Ah, you have yet to see the bathing chamber.”
“I will definitely enjoy that.” She started to push herself up, and he covered her again and kissed her. Theo still could not believe how erotic a kiss could be. As their tongues danced, she grew hotter, her desire building faster than it had before. She spread her legs to encourage him, but instead, he caressed and kissed her breasts, then stroked between her legs until she saw bright lights and stars.
Chandos caressed her back as she recovered. “There are many ways to make love.”
“You did that so I would not be too sore.” She knew she sounded like she was making an accusation.
“I did that because I enjoy the way you look when you come for me.” His warm green gaze moved over her body. “You don’t know what you do to me. I’ve dreamed of this for months.” He kissed her again. “Just looking at you makes my cock come alive.”
Theo glanced down. He was right. At least one part of him wanted to take her again. “I suppose we should bathe. Who will go first?”
“We’ll bathe together. Wait here.” He rose from the bed and disappeared through a door. When he returned, he lifted her into his arms. “Your bath awaits, my lady.”
The tub was massive. It could easily fit three people. Then again, water did not splash out nearly as much as it would if it had been smaller. She had the foresight to put her hair back up before getting into the water. “You must have put a good deal of thought into the size.”
“I did.” He lifted her from the bath, placed a towel over Theo’s shoulders, and began to dry her. Pleasant shivers speared through her. She might like to stay here for a much longer time. “A friend had a vessel that was too small. He hit his head when he slipped getting out of his bathtub.”
“You could put towels down around it.”
He shrugged. “This seemed easier and less work for the maid cleaning up.” He poured an oil onto his fingers and stroked between her legs and into her passage. “That should help you feel better.”
“What is it?” Theo really did have a great deal to discuss with her married sisters.
“Almond oil. I have a small vial for you to take home.” Chandos kissed her neck.
If he did not stop, she would never leave. “What time is it?”
“We need to dress if we are not going to be late for dinner.” They had been here for hours? It did not seem that long. They went into the bedroom, and she was surprised to find her gown hung over a chair along with the rest of her clothing. When had he done that? “Lift your arms.” She did as he asked and he dropped her chemise over her head. Theo quickly tied it, and donned her stays, which Chandos tied. Before she knew it, she was dressed. “Someone will have to look closely to see anything amiss.”
Soon he was dressed. He tugged a bellpull, and they went downstairs. A few minutes later, the coach came to the front of the house, and she donned her bonnet and veil. “I am sorry to leave.”
“I am as well.” He lifted her into the coach and followed after, putting his arm around her. “When we’re wed, we can do this as much as we like.”
Theo tried to bring her diary into her mind, but she was having a little trouble concentrating on it. “How soon can we return?”
“When you are ready.” There was a distinctly amorous look in his eyes. The problem was that she was responding to it. “A day or two. I’m glad you enjoyed yourself.”
“More than you know.” She felt sorry for the ladies whom she overheard talking. “I think I am lucky. I could not imagine being married to someone who did not know what they were doing.”
Chandos settled her closer to him. “Are you speaking about the women you overheard talking?”
“Yes.” She craned her neck to see his face. “One of them has never seen her husband naked, nor he her. You seemed to enjoy seeing me, and I liked seeing you.”
The corner of his lips rose. “You are the most beautiful female I have ever seen.”
