Chapter 72

• Scarlett tried to escape his hold, but he caught her in a grip both firm and gentle. "In your dreams, my dear," he whispered with a light laugh.
• Feeling embarrassed, Scarlett looked into Lincoln's eyes, silently pleading for space and a moment of respite.
• She bit her lip in sheer self-consciousness and tried to hide, her body curling inward like a fragile flower seeking solace. "My love. Your body is etched into my memory. Hiding will not work; I have already explored every nook cranny of you."