Sitting beside her husband at the small dining table, Julia couldn’t help the immense sense of satisfaction that continued to roll through her. “I like that after all this time, I’m still able to surprise you.” Albert lifted his glass, took a sip of wine. “You did manage to do that.” “I enjoyed it immensely.” His eyes grew warm. “I suspect I enjoyed it more.” Reaching across, she placed her hand over his. “Having lost three babes, I understand the caution and that we must do everything to ensure we don’t lose this one, but I have missed the intimacy, dreadfully.” His gaze darted over to a footman before coming back to rest on her. “Perhaps we should discuss this later.” She bit her lower lip. “I don’t know. I’m feeling a bit naughty.” Intertwining his fingers with hers, he brought her hand up and pressed a kiss to her knuckles, holding her gaze.
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