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December 4 - December 7, 2023
he was suddenly very much in the mood for seduction.
Not him wanting to marry Frannie but also bang any woman that walks by.
Her breaths coming in short gasps, she shook her head. “You misunderstand my purpose in coming here.” “Do I?” he asked mockingly.
Lol he's such a hoe
“I doubt I shall ever marry. But if I should, I’ll not give a man control over me.”
“What you demonstrated was that you are willful. No man wants a willful wife.” “Then no man shall have me, for I’ll not change to please him.”
“I know your only experience”—how to say it without terrifying her more—“with a man was nothing short of brutal, but I assure you that in my bed you’ll find nothing except tenderness. I will be as gentle as a man can possibly be. I will never force you, nor will I rush you. I’ll wait until you’re ready. It will be good between us, Frannie. I swear to you.” He saw tears brimming in her eyes. “Please don’t cry, sweetheart.”
Maybe he isn't an awful person but you can't tell me he won't sleep around while he's waiting for her to be comfortable
Catherine was the answer to his acquiring what he wanted more than anything else.
He just got rejected and he's already going for a rebound
“You don’t have to tell me the details, but if he took your virtue against your will, you have but to give me his name now, tonight, and your portion of our arrangement will be concluded, and I shall immediately see to mine.”
He really is a good guy at heart
“I’m a man with many enemies, Catherine.” He tucked her up against his side, pressed his lips to the top of her head. “But never before have I had a lovely guardian angel.”
Aww
Claybourne leaned near and then his mouth was blanketing hers, skillfully plying her lips apart. Oh, the fool, did he not fear that she might bite down—
Not him kissing her while she's getting stiches!
“Luke? Luke, I’m finished.” Claybourne broke free of the kiss and drew back; he seemed as dazed as she. “Not sure I’ve ever seen quite so inventive a distraction,” the doctor said.
SCREAMING
To her surprise, in the coach, he didn’t sit opposite her as a gentleman should, but he sat beside her, his arm around her, holding her as close as a dear friend—or dare she think it, as a lover?
“I must see him. It’s a matter of life and death. I daresay, you’ll be sacked if he learns I was here and was not taken to him immediately.”
I love how dramatic she is
It carried the strong, tart fragrance of male.
Lol what
She could probably leave now, and yet she had no desire to go. Against her better judgment she laid her head on his chest, listened to the steady pounding of his heart.
Aww
Then he remembered: her arrival, rubbing his temples, and sending him into a deep slumber. Had he ever slept that soundly?
Aaaahhhhhh
She eased up, and he realized with alarm that the tent in the middle of his bed was going to make it impossible for her to miss his reaction to having her so near. Any other unmarried woman might not know what it meant, but hadn’t she told Jack that she fantasized about men? And if she fantasized, then she knew… Reaching up, he cupped her cheek to prevent her from turning her face in a direction that would no doubt cause embarrassment for them both. “Give me a moment.” She furrowed her brow. “To make certain the headache’s not going to return.” She skimmed her fingers over the hair at his
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Lol
Good God, he hadn’t even taken advantage of her being in his bed, and that gentlemanly behavior,
The bar is on the floor
“The first time you kissed me to intimidate me. The second to distract me. What would be your excuse this time?” “Damned if I know.”
She shouldn’t have left the invitation, but she thought if she could just have one dance with him, she’d be content for the remainder of her life.
Awww
Oh, dear Lord, when had she fallen in love with him? Had there been a precise moment or had it been simply an accumulation of many?
He was the man she’d quite simply fallen madly in love with. And if she could have only one night with him, she would make it enough to last her lifetime.
Catherine sat in a nearby chair, a book in her lap. She’d read the same passage three times now and still hadn’t a clear understanding of what Jane Austen was trying to say.
I also have this problem
She felt the tears sting her eyes because she wouldn’t be the one to share his joys or his troubles. She wouldn’t bear his children.
Well with all this unprotected sex, i wouldn't worry about this too much
“Quite so, but I suspect your fainting had more to do with your condition.” Catherine swallowed. “Which is?” “You’re with child.”
Called that shit from a mile away
“I apologized because I’ve done all in my power to convince her to become my wife, would do anything to have her as my wife, and I suddenly realized that I couldn’t marry her, that I had to marry you.” Her heart stammered. “Why?” Before he could respond, the truth hit her. “Damn them! They told you, didn’t they? I didn’t want this. I didn’t—” “What? Who? What are you talking about?” “Dr. Graves and Winnie. They’ve opposed my plans from the beginning. But it’s not fair to you, just because I’m with child—” “What?” Claybourne wrapped his hand around her arm, drew her near, and stood over her
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“I love you. I adore Frannie, but I love you desperately, Catherine. You’re courageous, bold, and you challenge me at every turn. You’re willing to risk everything for those you care about. Your willingness to sacrifice knows no bounds. I am so unworthy, but if you’ll marry me, I’ll see that you never regret it.”
