Dollars for the Duke

Yet he was very gentle

and his kiss was that of a fighter, a conqueror who had fought against tremendous odds and was the victor

His voice was deep with passion, but he checked himself to add,

“But I will be very gentle. You must not let me frighten or shock you.”

would not touch you until you asked me to do so.”

Magnolia gave a laugh of sheer happiness

my adorable one,” he said, “ but I did promise

make me your wife – your – real wife.”

The Duke made a sound of triumph

you would not wish me to do.”

And I want you, my darling, I want you as my wife! But I will do nothing

and he felt her quiver with a new sensation she had never felt before

for them with ten thousand kisses