Chapter Eleven Her skin hadn't come into direct contact with his, but Reece felt a cool heat where Beth rested her hand in the crook of his elbow. They'd shared a few light touches over the past couple of days that led up to their wedding day. But they hadn’t been alone again. They were always surrounded by others. And in the few, brief moments when they were alone, Beth demurred. He might not remember much, but he was starting to doubt they’d ever kissed. He now believed their courtship had been entirely through letters. He hadn’t asked Beth for confirmation. It didn’t matter because he knew she wanted him. He knew that each glance she slid his way was full of longing. He saw her breath catch each time his skin faintly brushed hers. She would always linger a few more moments when it wa

