What happened to the talk of court affairs? she wondered, wanting to experience some of this surprise he spoke of. “I love surprises, my lord. I cannot get enough of them.”
“Like this?” And without warning or preamble or as much as a come-hither, he captured her lips in a sweet, yet hungry search. Her lips softened under his patient but demanding kiss. It ended too quickly as he pulled away and they both took a much-needed gulp of air.
“Forgive me, Denys,” he whispered, his breath fanning her ear. She shivered as a surge of warmth flowed through her. “I just couldn"t wait any longer.”
“"Tis quite all right.” She released a heavy sigh. “Neither could I. But I certainly see your point now. "Tis easily understood when shown rather than told.”
“I really must prepare for council, and I must
