EvelineEveline mumbled something in her sleep, as she felt the bed dip beside her. She was exhausted—something about crying her eyes out, panicking about having a baby, and then staying up for two hours after dinner, until Belinda managed to convince her to go to bed, had taken every strength she had. She’d gone to sleep in Lucien’s room, because she needed to feel close to him. But…Her lashes fluttered as she felt warmth on her forehead. She could smell him…his cologne, the heat from his body. Her eyes flew open. “Lucien?”He nodded, brushing the hair from her face. “I’m sorry I missed dinner. But I’m here now. Want me to tuck you back in?”Eveline shook her head, reaching for him with both hands. She brushed her lips against his, in a kiss that was both self-reassuring and desperate. He pulled her closer, with one arm wrapped around her waist, tipping his head so she could have better access to him. Her hand fell to his chest, her fingers sliding under his shirt as he deepened
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