All right, then, she snapped, do as you please! Perhaps afterward we could manage a coherent discussion. Twisting beneath him, she flopped onto her stomach.Christopher went still. After a long hesitation, she heard him ask in a far more normal voice, What are you doing?Im making it easier for you, came her defiant reply. Go on, start ravishing.Another silence. Then, Why are you facing downward?Because thats how its done. Beatrix twisted to look at him over her shoulder. A twinge of uncertainty caused her to ask, Isnt it?His face was blank. Has no one ever told you?No, but Ive read about it. Christopher rolled off her, relieving her of his weight. He wore an odd expression as he asked, From what books?Veterinary manuals. And of course, Ive observed the squirrels in springtime, and farm animals and-She was interrupted as Christopher cleared his throat loudly, and again. Darting a confused glance at him, she realized that he was trying to choke back amusement.Beatrix began to feel indignant. Her first time in a bed with a man, and he was laughing.Look here, she said in a businesslike manner, Ive read about the mating habits of over two dozen species, and with the exception of snails, whose genitalia is on their necks, they all She broke off and frowned. Why are you laughing at me?Christopher had collapsed, overcome with hilarity. As he lifted his head and saw her affronted expression, he struggled manfully with another outburst. Beatrix. Im . . . Im not laughing at you.You are!No Im not. Its just . . . He swiped a tear from the corner of his eye, and a few more chuckles escaped. Squirrels . . .Well, it may be humorous to you, but its a very serious matter to the squirrels.
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Lisa Kleypas was American author. Lisa Kleypas is an American author of historical and contemporary romance novels. In 1985, she was named Miss Massachusetts 1985 and competed in the Miss America 1986 pageant in Atlantic City. Read more on Wikipedia →
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- Humor — Witty observations and humorous takes on everyday life