Chapter 1851 He Had Changed

• As Bertram listened to her soft voice, his pain intensified, and his kisses grew more fervent.
• Lacey knew it all too well. This man was incredibly strong and had never quite learned the art of tenderness. In matters of love, this was even more apparent. That time, she had nearly lost herself several times over.
• Tonight, she had been teasing him like this, and considering he hadn't been with a woman for quite a while, he must have wanted her even more. It seemed likely that she would be swept off her feet a few times tonight.