Scandal in the Wind
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“Tomorrow is a new day for us,” Rose said, rubbing her cheek against Lily’s.
“All my tomorrows are yours,” Lily replied back and reversed positions until she was lying over her with her hand cupping her breast.
“Damn straight,” Rose said through a yawn and when Lily began to giggle, Rose joined in until the both quieted down and fell into a deep slumber with not only their bodies entwined around one another, but their hearts as well.
Epilogue
Lily had never been a fan of the waterfront mainly because of the smell of rotting fish and the unwashed men who shouted out words that would cause a lady to faint. And especially on a day like this, where the smells were even more potent due to the blustery wind from the remains of a storm from the night before. But she was on a mission and wouldn’t be deferred.
She sat outside Beau’s office, waiting for his assistant to announce her. When the bookish looking man invited her in, she gave him one of her most charming smiles and went into the room.
Beau stood in front of the window and turned around when she entered. She came over to view the scene before him.
“The water looks so clear and blue from up here,” Lily said, giving Beau her hand. He brushed his mouth across her knuckles, keeping her hand captive for longer than necessary.
In the past, that simple action from him would have made her heart beat speed up and her chest constrict in yearning. Now, no longer.
“What do I owe the honor of your company? Must be something important for you to come down here.”
Lily wrapped both hands around her parasol and turned her attention back on the sea where the small waves reeled back and forth. “Rose and I are going to visit her sister in New Orleans.”
“Oh really? How long will you be gone? Who’s going to watch over Rose’s Delights and your new club?”
Lily held back from smiling over the query in Beau’s voice. “For a month. We have people we trust to run things while we’re away. Rose wants me to meet her daughter.”
Beau tugged on his chin. “You know about Georgette?”
“Yes. I know about her daughter and your past with Rose.” Lily placed her hand on Beau’s arm. “I know you’ve been a good friend to Rose for all these years and for that I thank you.”
“You should thank me. If we never met, you wouldn’t be with Rose now.”
“Oh you!” Lily swatted Beau playfully, and as she moved her hand away, Beau grabbed hold of it.
“Lily, I wish things could have been different between us. We’ve been through so much together. I’ll never forget the times we shared.”
“And I as well.” Lily lifted up and kissed his cheek.
Beau released her and she backed away around the desk. When Beau combed back his hair, she knew something else was on his mind.
“What’s bothering you?” she asked.
“You’re too insightful for your own good.” Beau came around the desk. “I’m glad you came to me. I have interesting news as well. I may not be here when you get back. An old associate of mine wants me to partner up with him at his shipping company up North. I’m going to take him up on his offer.”
“What about your company here?” Lily inquired.
“I have more than enough skilled people to manage things here. I’ll be back to visit.” Beau gave her a sneaky smile. “I have to check in on you and Rose to make sure you’re not causing too many problems.”
“We probably will. Charleston would be a very dull place without Rose Ware and Lily Dunne being outrageous together.” Lily shrugged and Beau let out a deep laugh.
“Right you are,” Beau said as he quieted down.
Lily glanced up at the clock on the wall. “Rose is waiting for me.”
Beau walked over to the door and opened it. “Have a safe journey.”
“You as well. And when you come back, you’re more than welcome to visit us.” Lily offered.
Beau held out his hand and Lily took it. They both stared at one another until a bullhorn went off.
With one last smile and a goodbye, Lily left. As she walked down the stairs and out on the dock, she glanced up at the window. Beau didn’t look down at her, but stared off in the distance.
Lily’s walk didn’t take long and when she strolled in, she spotted Rose sitting at a table near a window. The fluttering in her stomach grew as Rose lift her cup up to her mouth, taking a sip. She swallowed, overcome with emotion for the woman who wiped her lips gracefully with her napkin. She longed to feel Rose’s lips against her own, but would have to wait until they were alone.
When Rose saw her, her entire face lit up and she waved. Lily almost skipped over to her, but held back as she went over to her lover. Finally when she sat down next to her, she exhaled away all her pent up emotions. Rose took her hand under the table.
“Did it go well?” Rose asked as she poured Lily a cup of coffee.
“Better than expected.” Lily didn’t expand, opting to hold off on announcing Beau’s news at a later date.
“It will be nice to get out of the city. I can’t wait to show you off in New Orleans,” Rose said and bussed her nose against Lily’s cheek.
Lily preened under Rose’s attention. “I’ve never been to New Orleans. It should be quite the adventure.”
“It most certainly will.” Rose smiled and rubbed her thumb over Lily’s knuckles.
“Most likely an adventure of a lifetime, seeing as scandal follows me wherever I go,” Lily stated and sipped her coffee.
“Darlin’, I expect nothing less,” Rose replied, and with a quick glance around where no one seemed to pay them any attention, gave Lily a delighted kiss.
The End
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KT Grant is a self-proclaimed eccentric redhead who not only loves to read a wide variety of romances, but also loves writing it. Under her alter-ego, she is a well known book reviewer and blogger who doesn’t shy away from voicing her opinion. A proud native of New Jersey, KT is multi-published and known for writing “out of the box” romances. KT has been quoted in such publications as the Romance Writers Associations’ Romance Writers Report and Night Owl Reviews. She has also been mentioned in the Guardian.UK, Publisher’s Weekly’s Beyond the Book and at Bookseller.com. You can visit her at http://ktgrant.com/ and at her personal blog at http://kbgbabbles.blogspot.com/
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Copyright © 2011 by KT Grant
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ISBN-13: 978-1-60777-459-4
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Table of Contents
Content
Dedication:
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Epilogue
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About the Author
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