Читать книгу The Bride Of Spring - Catherine Archer - Страница 2
“My lord, we must converse on a most important matter.
Оглавление“I would have you know that though we are wed and I am forced to accompany you to your lands…I do not intend to be your wife in any other sense.”
Benedict’s brows rose in shock. She had come right out and denied him her bed.
“You seek to send me from you?”
She bit her lip with uncertainty, but there was defiance in her eyes. “I do.”
He shook his head in disbelief. “You have no right to do so. I am your husband.”
“You will not be so lest you force me.”
He moved toward her, his anger a tight ball in his belly. “What makes you think I would force you?”
Her gaze widened. “I…I simply assumed…”
“I have never forced myself upon any woman—never had to.” His gaze raked her meaningfully.
