Governesses Under The Mistletoe

He pressed against each muscle, easing away tension, rubbing over the skin, soothing it.

‘That is better than a warm bath,’ she said.

He reached out, caressing the other toes with the same care. ‘Is your headache any better?’

‘I had thought not to wear those slippers again, but I do like the colour and if you could do this afterwards, I might keep them. Would save you the cost of another pair.’

‘But is your headache any better?’

‘I am not sure.’

He continued, sweeping his hands to ankles, kneading and rubbing. ‘I suppose it will take me a while to get there, but I shall.’ He continued sweeping his hands just above her heels. ‘But not in that bed.’

‘So,’ she said. ‘You will not do your duty while I am in this bed.’

He nudged her foot. ‘Duty. That word is hideous.’ He stood. ‘Move over.’

‘I thought you said...’

‘Duty has nothing to do with it. Share the mattress.’

‘There is not room in this bed for two people. It only holds me.’

‘I noticed. Give me some room.’ One knee on the bed, he wedged himself in beside her, tossing the covers away and rolling her to face him. ‘See, it holds two people, except for my feet.’ He moved one leg up and draped it over her thigh and adjusted close. The same delicate scent he’d noticed when he’d walked into the room engulfed him. ‘I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy the soirée. I didn’t either.’

‘I thought Lady Howell’s invitation sincere.’

‘It was—for her. If it makes you feel better, she has called me a tosspot and I believe she called my father a lovestruck chit.’

‘It doesn’t. Now I feel sad for you and your father. Well, for your father.’ She snuggled. ‘Are you a tosspot?’

‘Who knows?’ He shrugged.

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