Page 60 of Lyon's Lover

“Really? Excellent. I look forward to it. But you still have one more aspect of begging to complete.”

“Ah, yes, a willingness to atone. What can I do to make it up to you, my lord?”

“For the record, I was more resourceful and designed my own act of penance. However, Nate gave me a gift for if or when I convinced you to marry me, and I have it with me.”

She gulped. “Isn’t he the blacksmith who makes implements for intimate torture?”

“Yes.” His grin was wide enough she swore she could count all his teeth.

Giving herself over to the moment, she acquiesced. “Bring it out, then. And you shan’t need to worry about the authenticity of my reactions. I’ve never played with his toys before.”

“Excellent. It will be one of an infinite number of firsts for us, my love.”