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He waved a hand with a chuckle. “Ladies’ first.”
She shook her head. “No. I insist. Besides, it wasn’t that important.”
He lifted a brow as if he doubted that was true, but nevertheless, he pushed forward. As he spoke, he ran his fingers lightly up and down her arm, causing gooseflesh to break out wherever he touched her. “I have been wondering something.” His tone was abruptly serious and now she feared what he might say. “Why did you come back to Lyme Regis?”
Calliope relaxed slightly. “I didn’t know you were there, if that’s what you are thinking. I was hoping to find some… peace.”
He lifted an inquiring brow. “And did you?”
“No.” She smiled. “I found something even better.” She leaned forward and kissed him.
He groaned, and then wrapped his arms around her. “I certainly hope that you are referring to me.”
“Perhaps,” she teased.
He narrowed his eyes. “Of course, we’re going to be married. You know that, right?”
She wrinkled up her nose. “Don’t I get a say in this arrangement?” she asked.
“No.”
She rolled her eyes heavenward. “I detest bossy men.”
He winked at her. “I hate to tell you this, sweetheart, but I’m one of the worst.”
“Really?” She drew closer to him, allowing the tips of her breasts to brush against his chest. Then she slowly lowered her hand and gripped his cock and started to stroke him gently. “Then I suppose I should tell you that I don’t take orders very well.”
His head fell back momentarily, and then he halted her movements. “As much as I would love to entertain another bout of lovemaking, it will be dawn soon and we need to get some rest.”
She reluctantly moved her hand away. “I suppose you’re right.”
She squealed, for he abruptly pinned her to the bed beneath him. He grinned down at her. “Did you truly fall for one of the oldest lies known to man?”
“Maybe it is known to man,” she countered. “But not to this woman.”
He bent his head and took her breast into his mouth and began to suck lightly. “I have the feeling that you are going to be an insatiable wanton. I truly am blessed beyond measure.”
“Red-haired women also have a fiery temper, so I would keep that firmly in mind.”
He chuckled and slowly slid into her. “Oh, I have no doubt of it. But I know something that can turn that temper into passion.”
She gasped, the sensation of him moving inside of her better than each time before.
As they found completion together a second time, Sebastian kept her cradled within the circle of his arms, her back to his front. He spoke into her hair. “You should know that my grandfather gave us his blessing.”
“Did he?” she noted sleepily, but her tone still held a touch of disbelief. “How very generous.”
“You should know him well enough by now to know that he doesn’t generally make concessions for anyone. Even me. You must have made quite an impression on him. What exactly did the two of you discuss?”
“Hmm? Oh, nothing of importance.”
“I doubt that. Something tells me you’re not being completely truthful with me. Really, is that any way to begin a new marriage?”
“We’re not married yet.” He heard her yawn, and he knew it wouldn’t be long before she fell asleep. He was feeling very much the same, but he didn’t want to drift off before he told her he loved her.
“Calliope?”
“Mmm.”
The conversation ended.
