Miss Verey's Proposal...
From Chapter 9
"Am I to test my theory and the
strength of your feelings for my brother?" Alex asked softly. It is
irresistible, I fear..."
Jane had plenty of time to move away from him and
she knew that he would not have tried to stop her had she done so. She could
not have said what it was that held her captive, unless it was that fatal
curiosity of hers; it had prompted her to wonder what it would be like to be
kissed by Alex and now she wanted to know the answer.
The touch of his lips on hers was deceptively light, almost casual,
were it not for an undercurrent of sensuality that sprang shockingly to
life as soon as they touched, elemental as sheet lightning. Jane felt a
surge of sensation wash over her, leaving her weak with the most
delicious pleasure. She knew a moment when she was sure that Alex was
about to sweep her into his arms, and then to her great disappointment,
he released her and stood back.
"My apologies, Miss Verey," he said.
"I fear I succumbed to an impulse that has been troubling me for some time."
