Before they could hire a steward to oversee bookings and guest relations, Violet stepped up to prove her own proficiency at soothing rumpled feathers and making certain every guest received unrivaled service.
Cris Lohas quoted4 years ago
How quickly she could be accustomed to the attention and affection, the intimacy of mornings in bed, of dressing in the same room, of undressing . . .
Cris Lohas quoted4 years ago
Instead, I occupied myself with the relentless pursuit of one meaningless accomplishment or another. Marksmanship, riding, studies, languages—on and on it went. From boyhood, I was an inexhaustible little bugger, you might say.”
Cris Lohas quoted4 years ago
“But I’ve no wish to discuss the mine or Archibald Caulder now, not when I have a beautiful countess to convey to a glittering party in a home of her own design.”
Cris Lohas quoted4 years ago
No warning could have prepared her for the floating, the tingling as she floated, the slow drift back to earth, the tiny shocks, the blissful feeling of release.
Cris Lohas quoted4 years ago
She wanted to float in his arms, languishing in each touch, but she also felt a thrumming sort of propulsion, a search.
Cris Lohas quoted4 years ago
As this overly long letter finally draws to a close, let me say again how gratified I was to receive your first letter.
Cris Lohas quoted4 years ago
I understand your loyalty and your discretion.
Cris Lohas quoted4 years ago
I can scarcely sleep at night for the colors and textures spinning in my head.
Cris Lohas quoted4 years ago
Never fear, I was as discreet as possible, walking the fine line between vagueness and ignorance.