““I love you, Kitty.” Studying her face as if he had only just begun to treasure her the way he wished, he stroked his thumb against her cheek. “Shall we ascend to the bedchamber?” Kitty’s body suddenly grew hot with nerves both anxious and wanting, and she knew her face displayed her feelings as Nathaniel’s unreserved gaze roamed her up and down. A smile lifted his mouth. Releasing his hold, he trailed his hand down her arm and twined his fingers with hers. “Come, Kitty. Let me love you.” Kitty gripped his hand and stepped beside him. “Aye, Nathaniel. Forever.””
