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mere pawn for the power and games of adults. If he d had a son now, would Charles have
tried to kill him? Poison his mind against James?
Mariah cleared her throat. I think Alice needs to rest before dinner. We could all
probably use a little rest after the excitement. There will be ample time to change. Hopefully
Alice can join us for dinner.
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An excellent idea. Let her rest, and you should recover yourself. I ll go tell the other
guests. Don t worry about a thing. Her aunt made her way towards the main hall.
Timothy bowed. I ll escort her. Excuse me.
Once he was gone, James wanted to hear the untamed version of the story, but his wife
flew at him. He caught her as her arms wrapped around his neck.
Thank you, she whispered and kissed him.
For what? He carefully set her on her feet.
Not duelling. I couldn t stand it if you were hurt.
I d have killed him. I have every right. James would have little guilt in the matter.
I know. But if anything happened to you& Charles proved he is not to be trusted. She
kissed his neck. You were right.
You forget yourself, Mariah. He offered his arm. Let s go change for dinner.
She took his arm but her smile vanished. What happened to your hand?
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Don t upset yourself. James closed the door to her bedchamber.
What did you do to make your knuckles bleed like that? She pulled away the stained
handkerchief and inspected his hand.
I simply taught Charles a lesson. He didn t take the first suggestion well.
Mariah s heart ached that he d been hurt. Her skin tingled. It was a wife s right to be
concerned and upset. She led him to the basin and poured water over the wound. She soaked
his hand and saw the damage better. All for her.
We ll have the doctor bandage this properly before dinner. No one can eat with that
bloody mess facing them. She tugged off her dress and slid out of her chemise.
What are you doing? he asked.
Changing for dinner. We have time and I m overheated after all of this. She splashed
water on her neck.
If James found her hard to resist, he said nothing. Mariah needed to be safe and close to
him, nothing more. But his breeches spoke volumes about his reaction to her.
Am I troubling you? she asked.
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You can t prance about naked. He scowled.
Prance? It s my bedchamber. You re my husband. I m sorry it distresses you so, but
even the vicar can t find fault with my need to cool down. This is not improper. She cupped
her hand in the water and let it fall over her neck and down her breasts.
It is not helping me to calm down. Dress yourself. He pulled her hand from the water
and shook off the excess.
Mariah stepped into his path and let her hand cover the bulge in his breeches. Moving
closer, she kissed him. You defend my honour then deny me?
We have little time, he argued.
Smiling, she freed his cock. We need not do the elaborate rope and candle play every
time, my lord. While I adore your extended attentions, sometimes circumstances demand a
more direct approach. Her pussy grew damp at her own bold suggestions. When they were
alone she felt so safe and tempted. But now they had a house full of guests, and it added a
challenge.
She gently worked his sac with her fingers. In a flash, he grabbed her neck and pulled
her in. Lifting her, he moved them so that her back rested against the wall.
Your hand, she gasped.
Your needs first, Mariah. He thrust into her.
Mariah rode him, clinging to his form as he held her off the ground. Her legs curled
around his waist naturally. The fighting had heated his blood, and Mariah held onto him,
feeling the passion knot his muscles. She kissed his mouth as her nails dug into his
shoulders.
So fast, her body responded to him. He thrust harder and faster as though she d be
taken away. I m yours, James, forever. She kissed him again, letting her tongue bait his.
He pulled her down hard onto his erection. Mariah gave in fast. Her insides burst with
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