Page 56 of His Wicked Secret
“Don’t push back. You’re wasting precious strength. Your attacker will wear you down, and when you can’t fight, he will jerk up your skirts from behind and take you. Do you want that?”
Audrey knew his words were designed to provoke fear of an unwanted attack, but she was aroused by picturing him as the man doing that. If she had skirts on and he pulled them up now, she would have no desire to resist. Even though she knew that would be a mistake, it didn’t stop her from wanting it. That gave her an idea.
She stopped resisting and arched her back, rubbing her bottom against his groin. She let out a breathless moan as his erection pressed against the front of his trousers. She feigned another light struggle but then reached behind herself and grabbed his hip, pulling him tighter against her. His grip on her hair tightened.
“I thought I told you to fight back.” His voice grew rough.
“I tried, but now…I need…” She allowed a genuine huskiness to fill her voice as she rolled her hips. “Please, just a little something…” It was a code between them,a little somethingbut not fully something. He let out a frustrated breath against her neck and then started kissing her shoulder and nibbling at her ear. His hand on her throat moved to the front of her breeches. He slipped his hand below her waist beneath the trousers and cupped her bare sex, sliding one finger into her.
She purred in pleasure as he gently thrust into her with that finger over and over, owning her. Her legs shook as the climax built hard and fast, and then she exploded apart.
“Now you,” she said as he withdrew his hand.
“Yes.” He let her go, and she turned around and swiftly brought her knee up into his groin, hard enough that he doubled over in shock. She shoved him flat on his back and rushed to grab a fencing foil from a rack against the wall and point it at his throat.
Jonathan lay on his back, breathing hard for several seconds before he started to laugh.
“Did you see that? I gave you a promise, and you fell for it.”
“I did. And it will work with most men. The idea of a willing woman is usually preferred, but…” He lifted his head. “You must be prepared for those men who thrive on a woman’s pain and humiliation as well. They won’t fall for your tricks. It might even make them angrier, and you don’t want that.”
Audrey nodded. Her legs were still a bit unsteady from the climax he’d given her, and she collapsed down beside him as he moved into a sitting position on top of her.
“Remember, if you are pinned, use your elbows. Dig into the ribs and kick back with your feet.”
Audrey nodded.
“Ready to go again?” he asked.
The thought of another round of sparring made her body shake. She was exhausted. Thankfully the door to the leisure room opened, saving her from having to admit defeat.
“Ah, so here you two are.” Lucien stood in the doorway, a bemused look on his face.
“Good morning,” Audrey greeted brother-in-law.
“You’re lucky Cedric isn’t here to stumble upon you,” Lucien said. “Though I would enjoy hearing you two try to explain yourselves to him.”
Jonathan was quick to get to his feet and help Audrey to hers.
“How are Horatia and little Evan?” Audrey asked.
“Good. Both are getting stronger every day. That’s actually why I’m here. She wishes to see you.”
“Oh?”
“She’s in her bedchamber with Evan.” Lucien stepped back to allow Audrey to pass by. She glanced back at Jonathan as she headed for the stairs. His look of disappointment that their training session was over left her with a tiny swelling of hope in her heart.
He likes spending time with me, at least a little. For now, it’s enough.
17
Audrey arrived at Horatia’s chamber and knocked lightly. She had visited Horatia and the baby at least once a day, but she still worried about her and Evander.
“Come in!” Her sister’s voice was muffled by the door. Audrey turned the handle and entered.
Horatia stood by the tall sash window overlooking the gardens. She wore a loose blue day gown, and her hair was pulled back at the nape of her neck with a matching ribbon. She turned as Audrey closed the door behind her. Her face was glowing as she smiled at the tiny bundle swaddled in white blankets in her arms.
“Lucien said you were doing well?” Audrey came closer, holding out her arms.
