Sylvia Day Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Amelia rounded the wingback and found Colin sprawled within its cradle, his long legs stretched out to rest his booted feet atop a footstool, his torso sans coat and waistcoat, his throat bared by a missing cravat. He looked at her with heavy-lidded, emotionless eyes and lifted the goblet to sculpted lips. There was a scratch near his brow and trail of dried blood below it. “What’s wrong?” she asked softly. “How were you hurt?” “Stay away,” he said in low, rough tone. “I am in a dark place, Amelia, and I have consumed more liquor than is wise. I cannot say what I will do if you come too close.” Draped on the carved wooden arm of a nearby chair were his waistcoat, coat, and weapons--a small sword and dagger. “Where did you go?” “I have yet to leave.” He turned his head to look into the fire. She heard the sadness and despair beneath the words, and her heart hurt for him. For her. “I am glad you did not go out.” “Are you?” Colin’s head turned. In the light of the flickering fire, his beautiful face was hard, his dark eyes cold. “I am not.” “What could you have done in this condition?” “There is no reason for me to evade Cartland. I should turn myself over to him and spare everyone the jeopardy my presence creates.” “Your life is the reason!” she protested. “If you concede, you will die.” A wry smile tugged at the corner of his lips. “Without any hope of having you, perhaps such a fate would be merciful.” “Colin! How can you say such a thing?” She covered her mouth and fought the tears that welled. He cursed softly. “Go away. I am not fit company, as I warned you.” “I am afraid to leave you.” She feared that he would do as he threatened and surrender. “No, you are not. You already left me, remember?” Amelia almost said more, but his dangerous mood stilled her tongue. She had seen St. John in similar moods at times and had always wondered at Maria’s fortitude in seeking him out when so afflicted. He needs me, Maria would say in explanation. It was obvious that Colin needed comfort, too. And Amelia had distanced herself from him, which left him only the bottle to turn to for solace. She approached him with shoulders squared, lifting the hem of her robe to her lips where she wet it. Reaching him, Amelia raised his chin with one hand and used the other to smooth away the blood. He was still, his eyes watchful, the tension that gripped him reaching out and surrounding her as well, making every nerve ending tingle and every breath a pant. With an edgy snarl, Colin turned his head and pressed his lips to the sensitive skin of her wrist. She froze, unable to move as his tongue stroked over her now madly fluttering vein. His glass hit the rug with a soft thud and a splash, and then he was on her, wrapping his big body around her and pulling her to the floor. “I want you.” His hot open mouth moved ravenously over the tender flesh of her throat. “So badly it’s eating me alive.” “Colin...” The feel of him, over six feet of potently aroused male, ignited her simmering passion to a raging fire. “We shouldn’t...” “Nothing can stop it,” he said, his hand pushing open the halves of her robe and cupping her breast. “You belong to me.” Her gaze turned to the door she had left open when she entered. “The door--” His lips surrounded her nipple through her night rail. Amelia gasped and clutched his hair. “Remember that night,” he whispered against her breast. “Remember how I felt inside you. Remember how deep...how I filled you...” She quivered in longing, her blood hot, her ###### heavy and aching. His callused fingertips rolled and tugged at her nipple, sending waves of pleasure along the length of her body. “Colin--” He came over her and took her mouth, inundating her senses with the taste of brandy and the exotic spice that was uniquely his. She moaned in delight, sucking at his thrusting tongue in a desperate effort to drink in more of him. Distantly, she felt his hands on her thighs. The chill of the evening air over feverish skin betrayed the lifting of her gown. As everything tightened and coiled in anticipation of his touch, Amelia whimpered into his mouth. His knee intruded between hers, urging her legs apart. Shameless, she complied, spreading her thighs to give him access to the throbbing flesh at the apex. Colin lifted his head and watched her as he cupped her sex in his hand. “You melt for me,” he breathed, his chest lifting and falling rapidly. He pushed two fingers inside her and she arched in helpless pleasure. “You were made for me.” The feel of him there, where she ached, was too much. Wrapping her arms around his shoulders, she breathed, “Come in me. Fill me.” His gaze darkened, the irises swallowed by dilated pupils. “There is so much I can do to your body, Amelia. So many ways to impart pleasure. Shall I show you what you will miss when we part?” “You left me first.” “I came back.” His seductive tone was in sharp contrast to the pain she saw on his features. “Will you come back? If I love you well enough...if I addict your body to mine...will you come back to me?” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Ray Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Oh my…! *With a smile, Jennifer fans her blushing face prettily..* :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naughty Nikki Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Absolutely yummy! I can hardly wait until release day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica D. Russell Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Lady, you rock!!!! I can't wait to get my hands on Colin *cough* I mean this book. *wg* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownone Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Aw man...this makes the wait even harder!! I've been dying for this one to be released ever since I put down "Passion for the Game"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvia Day Posted September 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2007 I hope y'all like it when it comes out! Hugs, Syl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaW Posted October 22, 2007 Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Fabulous excerpt, Sylvia! I'm so ready to read this one! A little over 7 days now! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvia Day Posted October 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2007 Fabulous excerpt, Sylvia! I'm so ready to read this one! A little over 7 days now! Thank you! Hope you like the whole book, too. *g* Hugs, Sylvia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Oh yes! I can't wait. It's on the way from Amazon in another week. Woohoo! Great excerpt, Sylvia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownone Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 I got it! I got it!! And the cashier at BAM was telling me how much she LOVES Sylvia's books but what a downfall it is working in the bookstore...all the temptation. I agreed that Sylvia's books are fab so we got into a whole discussion about it (luckily no one was behind me in line). I told her that it's supposed to be released next Tuesday (30th) but that I'm not complaining! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Ray Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 I read it cover to cover last night and absolutely adore the book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvia Day Posted November 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 I read it cover to cover last night and absolutely adore the book! Thank you, Jennifer! I'm so happy you enjoyed it. Hugs, Sylvia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poopy Pants Posted November 3, 2007 Report Share Posted November 3, 2007 I'll be blushing until Christmas! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvia Day Posted November 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 I'll be blushing until Christmas! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaW Posted November 9, 2007 Report Share Posted November 9, 2007 Sylvia, you've done it again. I just finished A PASSION FOR HIM and you blew me away. Just when I think you can't get better, you do. Wow! This book was phenomenal. Seriously. I've always had a soft spot for reunion books and this one takes the cake. My heart ached for Colin and Amelia while reading PASSION FOR THE GAME and especially during the "reveal" scene in this one. Thank you so much for writing this story and sharing it with us. I am SO looking forward to Simon's book and hope that one day Ware will get his HEA, too. He totally deserves it. Thank you again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvia Day Posted November 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 Sylvia, you've done it again. I just finished A PASSION FOR HIM and you blew me away. Andrea, Thank you so much! You made my day. I can't begin to tell you how much your post means to me. Please trust me, it's a lot. ((hugs)) Sylvia, who's thrilled you enjoyed Colin's story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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