Then the second lace came undone.
My corset loosened slightly, and Adrian's palm settled against the bare skin of my lower back. I shivered and held on to his shoulders more tightly.
His mouth left mine and moved along my jaw to my neck. When his teeth grazed my skin, a soft sound escaped me before I could stop it.
Adrian froze.
For several seconds, he rested his forehead against my shoulder, breathing slowly until he had himself under control.
Then he retied my gown.
"We can't go any further tonight."
"Why not?"
He wrapped his cloak tightly around me. His voice was still rough.
"Because I want you to choose me when you're completely sober."
By the time the carriage reached Harrington House, a doctor was already waiting at the door.
After examining me, he confirmed that I had sw
