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He gently took Sarah’s hand and led her out the door. She softly closed it behind her and allowed Patrick to lead her down the hall.
“Oh, if my father finds out …”
“He’s downstairs drinking brandy,” Patrick said, finally coming to his door and unlocking it.
As Sarah stepped inside, she was greeted with the same warmth that pervaded her own room. Only this warmth was met by the heat that Sarah felt in Patrick’s presence.
“Lay down,” he said softly.
“Patrick?”
“I promise it won’t be too much.”
Sarah felt an unwavering trust and did as he suggested, laying down upon her side and feeling Patrick come up behind her, bringing his lips to her ear. “I simply wish to hold you,” Patrick said.
“Do as you like,” Sarah replied through parted lips.
She felt his chest upon her back, one of his strong arms reaching around her waist. Every ounce of Sarah’s body gave in, relaxing in his firm grasp of her. She finally turned her head, giving him a soft kiss upon the lips. They lingered there, merely brushing their lips together with eyes closed.
“I want more of this,” Sarah said breathlessly.
“In good time,” Patrick replied.
“Yes.” Sarah opened her eyes and placed a hand upon Patrick’s cheek. “In good time.”
Sarah assumed that after they were married, the world would open up for them. There would be no end to the freedoms they would share.
Turning her head back and placing it on the pillow, Sarah was nestled into a bulb of comfort. She could hear Patrick breathing behind her, and his hand came across to clasp hers. Although Sarah was tired, she willed herself not to fall asleep, if only so that she could delight in the feeling for as long as possible.
