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Chapter 21
The door opened before the knock. A haughty, angry Selene came out; her vivid green eyes shooting daggers at him. She dressed a bright green dress that made her eyes even flashier. She’d heard his horse’s hooves.
“Will you forgive me?” He pleaded simply.
Slowly, she paced to two feet from him and stanched, never leaving his eyes.
“Why did you have to accuse me?” Her voice came out dry.
“Because I am a jealous bastard.” He made a helpless gesture. “And I cannot think clearly where you’re concerned.” He only wanted to cover the distance and take her in his arms.
“Don’t you know the mere notion of someone else
touching me is utterly disgusting?” Her ramrod straight petite figure continued defying him.
“It’s the same for me.” He admitted, pride be damned!
She felt glad that he thought that. “Don’t you know I love you like there is no tomorrow?” If he knew about her love, maybe he’d love her a little in return.
He stared at her, a foolish smile forming in his sensuous thin lips. “You love me?” He asked as if it would be the last thing she’d do.
“Of course I love you, you blackguard!” She ogled him from under her lashes. “Why do you think I married you?”
He didn’t contain himself anymore. He covered the distance between them, took her in his arms and spun her in the air. “Oh, Selene, love of my life!” And they twirled some more.
“You love me too.” She murmured pensively after he put her back on the ground. She looked up at him, holding his broad shoulders.
“Yes, I love you like a desperate, jealous, crazy fool!” He lowered his head, coming closer to her.
“Good. Because I intend to give you a hard time from now on!” She said mutinously.
“You’ve been giving me a…hard time since forever!” He held her closer to prove his point.
She breathed a husky smug laugh, pulling his head down for a kiss. They kissed voraciously until they had to come up for breath. He took her into the cottage, kicking the door close. He leaned her up against the door, she felt so soft, at ease in her dress. In his hunger, he tugged it down to gain access to her luscious breasts. She moaned with the caress, her head falling back. His stubbed lips grazed her skin in search for the other breast, as he pressed her further to the door, his hands hovering anxious over her.
“Selene.” He murmured on her skin.
“Hm.” Her fingers merging in his sleek dark hair.
“What are you wearing under this dress?” He nibbled her throat.
“Nothing.” She sighed her pleasure. “I didn’t bring Nell. How could I manage?”
“Goddamn it, woman!” His voice tortured. “This is too much for a miserable man in love!” He picked her up, striding hurriedly to the bedroom.
“Oh, poor duke!” She mocked, without being able to hide what he made her feel. He placed her carefully on the rustic bed.
She didn’t waste any time in bunching her skirts up, revealing her delectable self to him. “Come right here, before I become miserable too, husband!”
He needed it not said twice. In a few moments, their thirsty bodies joined in search of quenching relief.
A long time later, sunlight had faded away. Philip had lit the fireplace; they cuddled in a rumpled bed, limbs entwined. Sated, content, surrendered.
“Is your father better?” Philip started the conversation.
“Yes.” She nodded. “I left when the doctor stated him out of danger.” She moved, leaning closer to him.
“I hope it wasn’t too much strain on you.” He rolled a strand of her rich brown hair on his finger.
