The months behind them stood as a testament to Miranda’s fortune in choice of a second husband, and she did not harbor a single regret. She felt as if time only revealed more about the man she adored, allowing her to know him more with each passing day. He shared her bed, but he also gave her so much more. His attention, his love, his true self.
Leaning against the doorframe, she watched him with their children and listened to the endearing tones of his voice as he quietly sang God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen. Miranda had been pleasantly surprised to learn that her husband could sing … but also that in song, his cadence and rhythm never faltered. He occasionally stammered when he spoke, but never when he sang.
He lifted his gaze to meet hers and smiled, though he never ceased singing in that low, hypnotic voice. She raised a hand in greeting, and he gave her a nod in response.
Emily, her new husband Lord Lovett, and Angus would be arriving to share Christmas dinner with them any minute. But she was in no hurry to prepare to greet them, thoroughly captivated by the people who encompassed her entire world. Their visitors could wait while she reveled in this moment, and cherished Roger … the best Christmas gift she could have asked for, and one that kept on giving.
About Victoria Vale
Victoria Vale is the author of scintillating erotic romance set in the Regency (and lately, Georgian) era. The wife and mother of three resides in Texas, where the weather is as hot as her stories.
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