January 17, 2026
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(7)
“If anyone saw us—”
“They won’t,” he said quietly.
“And if they did?”
His gaze dropped to her mouth. “I’d still finish this.”
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(7)
“If anyone saw us—”
“They won’t,” he said quietly.
“And if they did?”
His gaze dropped to her mouth. “I’d still finish this.”
(66)
“What shall I do with a disobedient governess?”
Her knees weakened. “Whatever you wish.”
He exhaled sharply. “Dangerous words.”
(54)
“Do you take pleasure in defying me?”
“Only when you look at me as though you’d rather punish than kiss me.”
(58)
In the halls of Hawthorne, desire burns hotter than propriety—and secrets lurk where passion dares to tread.
(53)
“He was meant to help me win another man…
Instead, he made me burn for him.”
(106)
“It was only meant to be a bargain… Then he touched me like I was his.”
(179)
“We agreed on rules. Then he broke one by one with his hands on my skin.”