“We most certainly will,” Seth added then escorted them to the carriage and assisted both her and Bethany inside before he joined them.
“How was the lesson?” Bethany asked.
“It was enjoyable, but I am not yet certain that I understand the game completely.”
“What did you do for over an hour?”
She certainly would not confide all to her friend. “If you must know, I had difficulty hitting the balls with the stick, but I think I finally have that now.”
“That is all?”
“It is not as easy as it looks,” Seth offered.
“We never got to the part of scoring or an actual game, but I hope to one day.”
“Yes, I am certain you would,” Bethany mumbled.
“What do you mean?”
“Well, you did go there to learn, yet the lesson wasn’t complete. Of course you will want to return,” she answered innocently.
“Yes,” Frances answered, though she was certain there was more meaning behind Bethany’s words, just as she suspected Seth had meant something different when he was instructing her.
However, one thing became very clear tonight—she desired Seth. She had wanted to experience passion and intimacy physically. It had nothing to do with love but something else entirely.
She still ached in places she never had before. When he had cupped her breasts, she was certain they swelled. They had already ached before he slid his hand up her waist. Then there was the aching heat in her nether regions that demanded relief and she was certain Seth knew exactly how to bring that about. After all, he was a rogue, which made him an expert at seduction.
Her eyes widened and she straightened just as the carriage came to a halt before the home she shared with Bethany.
Expert at seduction! That is what he had been about tonight with all his touching, even during his instruction, then the kissing, and everything else. He had been seducing her.
The driver opened the door and then Seth assisted them to the walk before accompanying them to the door.
“Thank you for a lovely evening,” Frances said before they entered the house.
“I will call on you tomorrow,” Seth said then stepped away as they closed the door.
Bethany grinned at Frances as they walked toward the stairs.
“What?” Frances demanded.
“Did he at least kiss you?”
“It was a billiards lesson,” Frances reminded her instead of answering.
“Well, that is a disappointment. Given Lord Seth’s reputation, I assumed you had at least been thoroughly kissed.”
It was better to say nothing, though Frances’ face heated to which Bethany grinned wider.
“He did, did he not?”
Frances raised a hand to hide her yawn. “Good night, Bethany. Thank you for coming with me tonight.” She then turned down the corridor and entered her chamber and firmly shut the door before she leaned against it and sighed.
Frances did not want anyone to know that Seth had kissed her, or anything else they had done in the billiards room. Instead, Frances wondered if Seth had been seducing her to get her into his bed.
Though, if it had been his intention, why hadn’t he pushed for more?
Because they weren’t truly alone!
