“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
He watched her retreat, his eyes lazy, and his body unmoving. A trickle of blood seeped slowly from the corner of his… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“He sat and looked at her. “How is Mary Darling?” “Fast asleep after playing and having a bath,” she said. “The nursery… — 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
“Silence rose and crossed to the connecting door and knocked. The door was opened almost at once. Michael leaned a shoulder against… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“Humph.” She peered down suspiciously as he parted the leaves to reveal the choke. “That doesn’t look very tasty.” “That’s because it… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“She swallowed, watching as the servants and Harry and Bert trooped out of the room. Lad, apparently not the brightest dog in… — 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
“For a moment she lay still in the big bed, blinking sleepily, loath to move. And then she realized that the angel’s… — 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
“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
“Will ye be wantin’ this now, madam?” “Yes, please,” she whispered. She wanted to engrave the sight of him thus, about to… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“Why?” he whispered as he leaned over her, supported on one arm. “Why must ye be the one that haunts me dreams?… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“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
“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
Shhh.” He put a finger to her lips. “Hear me out. I cannot deny that I would've liked to have made babies with you.… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“When you’ve tired of me,” she said softly, precisely, “Apollo will still be my brother. Will still be there for me.” “I’ll never tire… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“Where are we going?” she asked. “Mr. Durbin’s sheep have begun to lamb, and I wanted to see how the ewes are doing.” He… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“His nostrils flared just a little bit, and the lines bracketing his mouth grew deeper. He snarled with his beautiful, twisted lips and she… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“Margaret in contrast held her head high, her cheeks flagged with a becoming rose color. She looked like a goddess enraged. A goddess who… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“Ye know as well as I that I lost whatever heart I once had long ago,” Mick replied without emotion, a simple statement of… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“Be that as it may, a gentleman doesn’t continue to press his attentions on a lady who can’t return them.” “Then, as I see… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
Excuse me, but I believe you have my lady,” one of them said in a quiet, deep voice that sent veritable chills down George’s… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
“Women were something best bought, he’d found. Pay them, f*ck them, and send them away in the morning. That way avoided tears, recriminations, and… — 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. “And I… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
He watched her retreat, his eyes lazy, and his body unmoving. A trickle of blood seeped slowly from the corner of his mouth. He… — Elizabeth Hoyt Copy Share Image
