Scarlett's Temptation, page 23
He was overwhelmed with emotion that she was willing to still submit to him. He had been willing to give that part of his life up to have her in his life forever. She meant more to him than even his strongest desires to command and conquer. The thought of her willingness to give him not only her love, but surrender her will was more than he could have ever hoped for. For the first time in his life he was speechless. His lips lowered to hers and he kissed her with all the passion that he'd held in check, showing her without words what her submission meant to him.
When he finally pulled back, he looked into her emotional hazel eyes his heart was filled to overflowing. "You have given me more than one man deserves in this lifetime Scarlett." Standing up he held out his hand to help her to her feet.
She put her hand in his and smiled up into his fathomless deep blue gaze. There was no doubt in her mind that this was what she truly wanted. "Sir, this is our tenth night together." Smiling as he held her hand, she blushed deeply as allowed her eyes to roam over the man that would be hers for the rest of her life. "What will you teach me?" She couldn't stop the small smirk that found her face or the challenge that filled her hazel orbs.
He chuckled at the spirit of his future wife and the beautiful woman that had just agreed to surrender her body to his desires for as long as they lived, the thought of all the things he would share with her was irresistible. Lifting her up into his arms he looked down into her beautiful face and grinned wickedly. "I will teach you everything your incredible body desires, and push you beyond anything you think you can handle."
Laying her down on the cushioned bed, he walked over to the gazebo entrance and pulled the curtains closed so they were isolated from the rest of the world. The look of innocent curiosity on her face took his breath away. Lowering to his knees beside the outdoor bed, he reached over and caressed her cheek with the back of his hand gently. "And I'll be here to catch you so you never fall sweetheart."
In ten nights she had discovered passion, love, fear, heartache, and so many emotional and physical changes that it took her breath away. As he joined her in bed and brought her body to the edge of paradise she couldn't help but wonder what she could learn in ten years. Closing her eyes she surrendered her body and her heart to the one man that knew how to push her to the point of no return.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Michelle lives in Alabama with her husband and five incredible children. She began reading Harlequin romance novels at eight years old, sneaking them from her grandmother's stash. She's written short stories for her own pleasure most of her life, but finally decided to publish her first book in 2009. Prior to becoming an author, Michelle performed as a singer/songwriter and traveled the United States with a televised satellite talent showcase. She also worked for seven years as a Respiratory Technician.
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