Chapter 27
Over the next three months, Marcus spent his nights in Bridgett’s bed exploring her body, reveling in the new heights he could bring her to. She was always welcoming, opening to him with an eagerness he had never known a woman could possess. She never teased and cajoled him like Erica, never made him chase her or plead. His days were spent rebuilding his estate and thinking about the upcoming night with Bridgett. During one of these nightly visits, Bridgett had to chase Cadman down to retrieve a slipper, not bothering to don her customary wrap. It was on this night that Marcus was brought face to face with the horrors Bridgett had grown up with. In the soft light from the fire, he saw that her back was a patchwork of cross-crossed scars, distinct signs of numerous beatings just as Moira
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