DUALITY

1. DUALITY FANTASY ROMANCE By Renee Wildes/Samhain http://www.reneewildes.net Where Believing Is Seeing EXERPT INSIDE! “She didn’t even let me keep one blade.” “Do you always go to dinner armed?” “I’m armed even in my sleep, warrior. I’ll never be helpless again.” A shadow crossed her face. Fear darkened her eyes. He hated that fear. Loren pulled her toward him. She trembled but fought to hide it. “Dara, you are safe now. Jalad cannot reach you here. You can handle anything. You are strong, courageous and as beautiful as anyone.” Loren trailed a finger down her cheek. He knew touching her was a mistake, but her skin was so soft… “You shall be fine. I shall be there the entire time.” She rested her cheek on his chest.“I’d eat in my room. I don’t know anything about royal protocols. I’d not embarrass you, Loren, but I might.” He reached under her chin and tilted her face up so her worried gaze met his. “You could never embarrass me, Dara.” Another mistake, Lady knew, but this close, Loren needed to kiss her like he needed his next breath. Just for reassurance, he told himself. By the way her eyes darkened, she wanted it too. He leaned in, absorbing her warmth, her scent. Her eyes closed and her lips parted, and he was lost. His own eyes closed the moment his lips touched hers. He meant to keep it light, consoling. It stayed that way for but a moment afore she melted against him and pulled him closer. She could rail against it all she wanted, but her body did not lie. So soft, so sweet. Her heat fueled his. All thoughts of chivalry flew straight out the window. He stroked his tongue across her lower lip, and after a startled moment she opened her mouth under his. The rush hit him hard. HAPPY READING!