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She snorted. “Of course, you booby. More than anyone in the world.”
“Then everything will be just fine.”
His expression was so tender and loving that her fluttering insides began to settle. Of course it would be all right. This was Royal. If she couldn’t open herself to him, then she would remain forever closed off from her emotions, always afraid. She didn’t want to be that woman anymore. She wanted to be free—free to both give and to accept love.
“Yes?” her husband said quietly.
“Yes.” She stretched up to press her lips to his.
He cradled her close as he returned her kiss. The tips of her nipples rubbed against his chest, and heat coursed through her veins. Her stays suddenly felt so tight.
Embarrassed by her body’s reaction, she repressed the shocking urge to wriggle against him.
Royal’s chuckle vibrated against her lips.
Ainsley pulled back. “What’s so funny?”
“You.” His heavy-lidded eyes gleamed with sensual heat. “You’re allowed to move. In fact, I would encourage it.”
She sighed. “I told you I wasn’t very good at this.”
“My darling, you are splendid. Besides, we’re just practicing, remember? We’re finding out what feels good.”
When he gently turned her head and kissed the most sensitive part of her neck, Ainsley shivered.
“And what feels even better,” he whispered, working his way across to her mouth.
Feeling quite a bit better, she shifted closer, almost toppling into his lap.
Royal slipped an arm around her shoulders. “You need to get more comfortable, love.”
Before she could reply, he tipped her back into the cushions piled at the head of the bed, and arranged her snugly against him. Slightly disconcerted by her sudden change in posture, Ainsley blinked up at him.
Royal toyed with the curls falling down around her cheeks. “I’ve been thinking.”
“Yes?” she whispered.
“I’d like to start by kissing your pretty little feet and then working my way up to the top.”
She gave this intriguing suggestion the attention it deserved. “I think I’d prefer that you start at the top and work your way down,” she said after a moment.
His smile transformed into a grin so boyish and happy it made her want to laugh.
“In fact,” she said, suddenly feeling quite bold, “let me help you get started.”
When she started on the buttons at the top of her bodice, Royal’s gaze narrowed on her hands. “Be my guest.”
Since there were only three buttons, she didn’t do much more than expose the lace and ribbons that trimmed her shift. But from the expression on Royal’s face, it was like she’d stripped off her clothing and was prancing naked about the room.
When he leaned down to kiss her, the hungry swipe of his tongue stole her breath. His mouth was silky and hot, and his kiss so possessive that her body vibrated with an arousal that had her trembling in his arms.
When he eventually pulled back, Ainsley had to struggle to clear her muddled brain.
“For so long, I couldn’t even kiss you.” His brogue was deep and husky. “To have you in my arms and to be able to touch you is heaven. Right now, I don’t need anything else.”
For a long moment, emotion threatened to overwhelm her. “Really? Because I want a great deal more out of you,” she finally replied in a wobbly voice. “I didn’t just marry you for your sterling intellect.”
“Such a shocking confession, my lady.”
