"Does it make me uncouth if I want to show you?" He kissed her slowly just thinking about the possibilities. Engaged now, it wouldn't be too impertinent to make the most of their alone time, but Brooks was not about to do push for anything she was uncomfortable with. He could wait patiently. Once they were married there would be no such restrictions or worries. He pulled her closer, shifting his position and his weight to take advantage now of their free time. His hands wandered aimlessly, her back, her sides, pressing into the soft fabric of her dress, itching to have skin under his fingertips.
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