“The butterfly startled at Mary’s gesture and floated up, drifting on the breeze, its wings sparkling blue and bright in the late… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“What,” came a deep male voice, “is this?” Silence froze, her hand still outstretched, clutching a damp, dirty cloth. Oh, dear Lord.… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“I must be getting back to my rooms,” Silence said and stood. Mick frowned with displeasure. “Why?” “Because of Mary Darling.” He… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“He lowered his head and beat, fists balled, teeth clenched, the roaring in his ears loud and total. He saw only Thomas’s… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“But he place a gentle palm under her chin and turned her face back to him. “I'm privileged to see you like… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“She swallowed and licked her lips. “It’s rather good.” He laughed breathlessly. Have care, part of his brain whispered. This way only… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“That thought—that she was carrying his babe—steadied him enough to start off again. It was a strange but not unwelcome feeling to… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“But you must be awash in a sea of compliments, my lady. Every gentleman you meet must voice his admiration, his wish… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“There was no sound, but she felt a movement, a shifting of the air in her room, the warmth of another presence.… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“He glanced up at her and somehow he’d come back to himself, contained all that terrible sorrow and anger and fear, enough… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“As I said, I don’t expect you to understand—” “And I don’t,” he cut in. “Ye ask how I can live a… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“She smiled as she poured tea into his cup. “I hope you find your rooms comfortable?” “Quite.” He took a too-hasty sip… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“There, there, sweetin’,” he murmured into her hair. “He loved me, he truly did,” she gasped. “I know he did,” Michael said.… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“What,” Mick said softly, “is Lad doin’ in me bed?” Hearing his name, Lad opened small, piggish, upside-down eyes, gazing with idiotic… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“She heard him close the door. “I was going to impress you with my romantic eloquence, of course. I’d thought to wax… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“He shoved his hips against her, reminding her of what they had just done, and said, “I had never bedded a woman… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“Who are you?” Her eyes snapped open, and her voice held a hysterical edge. “Do I even know who you are?” He… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“Silence cleared her throat, fearful her voice would come out a croak. “Is she asleep?” He blinked as if he, too, were… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“At her gesture Michael cursed and caught her hand, falling suddenly atop her. She stared up at him wondering what bedchamber faux… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“She opened her mouth wide in a silent scream and his release caught him, hard and fast as he kissed her openmouthed.… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
