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thought. “I quite agree with you.” Now that he had Henry close, Nathan took advantage of his proximity to learn his contours. He shaped his hands carefully over his lover’s back and bottom, careful to keep the pressure light and avoid aggravating the injuries. “I’d not like to lose you.”
    Henry pressed his lips to Nathan’s chest. “I’ve been your man since the first day, Nate. I’ve no intention of leaving your service unless you dismiss me.”
    A bubble of excitement curled within Nathan at Henry’s words. He had often wondered when, not if, he would leave. The knowledge Henry would remain a permanent fixture at Grantley curled his lips into a smile. “Just as well, the children would have become cross.”
    The man in his arms chuckled and squirmed closer. “They are wonderful children. You must be so proud to have them.”
    Nathan pressed another kiss to Henry’s forehead. “I am. But you must come to me if they run you ragged. I’d not like their constant requests to affect your duties.”
     Henry stiffened, drawing away from Nathan. “Have you been dissatisfied with my performance so far, Your Grace?”
    “Hardly.” He captured Henry’s hand and laid it upon his limp prick. Yet, a coil of pleasure stroked his spine as Henry’s fingers curled tight around him. Nathan gasped. “Even more satisfied now.”
     

 
    Chapter Ten
     
    Sunlight warmed Henry’s back and he turned to savor the heat beating across his face. He didn’t want to go home; he wanted to stay at the cottage forever. Deep contentment stole over him as he listened to the gulls calling from the bay. His lover needed to go home, but he wanted to stay here where they had privacy.
    The real world lay in wait, ready to strangle the idyllic pleasures of the cottage. Beyond this secluded property a world of judgment hovered, ready to pounce and condemn them for their desires. Something Henry had feared all his life.
    A strong arm wrapped around his waist and pulled him tight against burning hot skin. Henry could never get enough of his lovers touch but Nate was a duke, and as such, had responsibilities awaiting him at home.
    Warm pleasure swept over the back of his neck as Nate pressed his lips firmly against Henry’s skin. This would be the only time he could wake up beside his lover. At Grantley Park , Henry’s chamber was a narrow slice of room at one end of the attic, directly over the children’s nursery. Nate couldn’t risk being found there with Henry at any hour of the day. And Henry doubted he could steal into the duke’s chamber without his ever-present valet finding out.
    Firm fingers wandered over his belly, caressing and causing Henry’s body to stir.
    “Good morning.”
    “Good morning to you too, did you sleep well?”
    Nate stared down at him, a foolish grin marking his face. “Like the dead. I haven’t slept so well in years.”
    Henry turned his body so that their lips aligned and kissed his lover. Turning over also revealed that Nate was aroused. Another thing they had in common. His own prick had ached since he’d first awakened. He settled Nate between his parted legs and devoted himself to kissing them both awake.
    When Nate’s lips slid from his and wandered to his neck Henry had enough sense left to remember what plans they had. “We had better get a wriggle on. The coach might come early.”
    Nate’s lips found the perfect spot on Henry’s neck to kiss and, as much as they should stop, Henry offered his throat so his lover could devote his attention to it. His skin tingled and his prick throbbed. Nate aroused him so easily that he had to wonder how he would survive at Grantley Park without the pleasure his lover gave so effortlessly.
    Nate drew back, grinning down at him with mischief in his eyes. “I told Brown noon . That gives us,” Nate squinted out the window, “at least three hours alone to play.”
    A smile tugged Henry’s lips. Nate was voracious. Henry threw him over onto his back