Secrets Behind Locked Doors. Laura Martin
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Название: Secrets Behind Locked Doors
Автор: Laura Martin
Издательство: HarperCollins
Жанр: Историческая литература
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They strolled arm in arm around the Serpentine. Every few minutes Robert would impart some bit of knowledge about the park or London, and Louisa would listen with interest. She loved the way he spoke, he seemed so knowledgeable about so many things. Louisa’s own education had been cut short—Mr Craven hadn’t thought it necessary to continue her lessons after her parents had died. Although she’d read hundreds of the dusty books in the old man’s library, it wasn’t the same as a formal education.
She realised she must seem completely uneducated to Robert.
He’d stopped at the water’s edge and together they stared out across the still water.
‘It’s beautiful,’ Louisa said, glancing at Robert. ‘I feel so lucky, being here with you.’
She turned to face him and felt the emotion welling up inside her.
‘Thank you,’ she said. ‘Thank you for giving me a chance to experience the world for myself. Even if I was taken back to the asylum today I’d never forget the time we’ve spent together.’
Robert slowly turned to look at her and Louisa felt her breath catch in her throat at the intensity of his gaze.
‘This is your right, Louisa. Every experience and every new sight is something you deserve to have.’
Louisa felt her tongue dart out to moisten her lips. She couldn’t tear her eyes away from his. His words were said so passionately she understood how he had led troops into battle; she would follow him anywhere in this instant.
For seconds their eyes remained locked together. Louisa felt her body sway instinctively towards his and the gap between them closed.
She could see the desire in his eyes. He wanted to kiss her, just as much as she wanted to kiss him, but he didn’t move.
Louisa felt the confusion wash over her. She wanted him so much, she wanted him to devour her with his mouth, to lay her down on the grass and cover her body with his own. Never before had she known such a strong physical attraction to someone. Yet at odds with the primal urge she had whenever she looked at him was the small voice in the back of her head telling her to run, to get as far away from the generous man with the serious eyes as possible. Falling for him could only bring trouble. He would hurt her just like everyone else, no matter how kind and caring he seemed now.
Despite a myriad of doubts Louisa still wanted him to kiss her. She wanted to feel his lips on her skin and shudder as he ran his fingers all over her body.
For a second she thought he was going to do just that. His eyes darkened and his breathing became a little heavier. Louisa held her breath.
‘Lord Fleetwood.’
Both Louisa and Robert jumped and took a step back.
‘I’m not interrupting anything, am I?’
Robert couldn’t answer immediately; his brain had gone on an unscheduled holiday and left a mindless idiot in charge. He’d almost kissed Louisa. Again. Once was bad enough, but twice was unforgivable. And in a public park for anyone to see.
He forced himself to drag his eyes away from Louisa’s delectable mouth and turned to face the woman who was addressing him.
‘Mrs Knapwell,’ Robert said, his heart growing heavy as he realised who had interrupted them.
‘It’s delightful to see you, Lord Fleetwood, it’s been so long.’
Robert nodded, not able to find his voice.
‘And you’re looking so well.’
He grimaced. He didn’t feel well at all.
‘I don’t think we’ve had the pleasure of being introduced,’ Mrs Knapwell said, turning to Louisa.
‘This is Miss Louisa Turnhill, my ward,’ Robert said stiffly.
‘Your ward?’ It was said with such incredulity that Robert had to suppress a smile. ‘I didn’t realise you had a ward.’
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