Chapter 56

“Oh…I’m…God…” Paul cried as he climaxed in her hand, the unfettered sound tugging at her body until she shook with her own small release.

Eliza gently kissed him as she pulled away his arm, sharing her oxygen as he panted. She ended the kiss, however, afraid that if she remained in his lap, feeling his warm, sweaty, hard body beneath hers, she wouldn’t be able to stop herself from going too far. She was already feeling the sting of guilt for going even thisfar with a man other than Ford, the man she had come to love, regardless of their plan for her to seduce Paul.

Her conscience over her licentious actions forced her to her feet. Standing, she rushed to the cell’s only amenities: a small washstand that held a pitcher of water and a wash bowl, along with a small piece of cloth and the usual chamber pot. She dipped the cloth into the water, then used it to wipe her hand clean. Afterward, she tried to straighten her dress, doing her best to look cool and not like some sort of…