Chapter 37

She backed away, picking up the top sheet and shaking it out in front of her. “Thank you, my lord.”

She placed the sheet on the bed as he stepped closer and took her arm. “Stop please, I wish to speak with you.”

She turned back to him, plastering a polite smile on her face. “Yes, m’lord?”

He smiled and pulled her into his arms, putting one hand firmly against the small of her back and stroking her long hair with the other. He was the exact same height as her and she squirmed nervously as he tipped his head toward hers.

He ran his hand over her cheek and then traced her collarbone with the tips of his fingers.

“Touching you is very pleasant. I wonder what it feels like to kiss you.”

He dipped his head and placed a soft kiss on her mouth. He released her mouth and stared at her. He was breathing heavily and there was a dazed look in his eyes.

“Gods, I’ve never felt anything like it,” he muttered and then kissed her again.

He probed her c