It's never been my desire to conquer you, Amelia. If you leave this room with me, it must be at my side. As my wife, my lover, my partner ...โ His thumb brushed her lip. โMy dearest friend.
Tessa DareThatโs it,โ she said, balling her hands in fists. โIโm not letting you out of it this time. I insist that you take me to Scotland. I demand you ruin me. As a point of honor.
Tessa DareThe words burned on her tongue, but Minerva couldnโt give them voice. What a hopeless coward she was. She could pound on his door at midnight and demand to be respected as an individual. She could travel across the country in hopes of being appreciated for her scholarly achievements. But she still lacked the courage to ask for the one thing she wanted most. To be loved, just for herself.
Tessa Dare