“We’re newlyweds, right? Let’s make them believe it.” His hand tightened around her thigh. “Is this how you’d behave with a real husband?” She looked up at him through her lashes. “I suppose that would depend on the husband.” The shadows in his eyes darkened. With disgust? No. Not exactly. In fact, Rune thought she saw desire there. An echoing desire howled through her. “Rune…” She liked how he said her name. Half-desperate. A little crazed. “Yes, Gideon?” He leaned in so close, he could kiss her if he wanted to.
