She raised her hands from his chest, loathing how his warmth lingered on her palms, and reached behind her for the doorknob. Youll stop me if I try to leave.
Nell had a horrible feeling that she sounded like she wanted him to keep her here.
Try it and see.
Despite all the evil she knew of him, she had the strongest feeling that she could trust him with her life. Was she right? Or was she another stupid girl caught in a rakes net?
Just a kiss? she whispered, hardly believing that she wasnt already halfway back to her room. She wondered if he had any idea what potent effect his raw masculinity had on her frail willpower. Can I trust you?
The edge returned to his voice, although he didnt move. Youre the one who broke into my bedroom.
Completely unjustified guilt surged. He was a bad man and shed been doing the work of the righteous. But she couldnt deny that shed felt shabby breaching his inner sanctum. One kiss and then Ill go.
As you wish.
You agree? she asked in shock.
Its time to move from negotiation to action, my dear Eleanor. To prove he meant it, he drew her into his arms.