"I don't want to get you pregnant this first time." He placed the packet by her head. Violet opened her legs, suddenly nervous about the whole ordeal. "I'll take care of you. I'll make sure you don't have to lie back and think of England."

Smiling, she lay down as he came over to her. His hands rested at the side of her head. When his lips connected with hers, she moaned, holding onto his back to keep his place above her. She never wanted to let go.