Chapter 9

Katherine’s breath caught. He’d brought her next to his chest and within inches of his mouth. Heat unexpectedly pooled between her legs. She moved her hand behind his head, to his neck and pressed her lips to his. They were surprisingly warm.

“Mmm.” Gregory slipped his tongue inside her mouth, meeting hers.

She broke the kiss and, careful not to injure him, crawled in next to him and lay down. She rested her head on his chest.

“I am very glad you were not badly injured.” She toyed with the light blond hair of his chest. “Would it be terrible of me to admit I am still anxious for Edward’s surprise?”

Laughter rumbled his chest. “Mayhap, but I too look forward to it.” He snatched her snood off and ran his fingers through her hair.

Biting her lip and closing her eyes, she inched her hand down his abdomen and under the furs. He inhaled sharply.

“Did I hurt you?” She tilted her head up to look at him. She stopped her hand just inches away from his cock.