Page 32 of Lady Elizabeth's Winter Stranger

Tom kissed her again with such tender emotion that her heart clenched with love.But when he raised his head, the familiar amusement turned his eyes to brilliant silver.“Happy Christmas, my lovely wife.”

She smiled back as carnal interest stirred.She knew what that look portended.“Happy Christmas, my beloved husband.”

“You know, good news and fresh air and seasonal spirit give a man an appetite.”

She sent him a glance of mock disapproval.“You’ll be eating like a king in a few hours.”

With a laugh, he tucked her hand around his arm.He turned and began to head back toward home with a purposeful stride.“I’m not talking about food, my darling.”

On a laugh of pure happiness, she fell into step beside him.“I can already tell this Christmas is going to be even better than last year.”

“That sets me a challenge.”He sent her a seductive glance from under his thick black lashes.“I’ll do my best, my love.”

“You always do.”Tom’s presence in her life was a blessing, on Christmas and every other day, and Elizabeth couldn’t wait to see where they went from here.Wherever it was, love would light the way.

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