...letter and returned it to his breast pocket. He turned and looked at his wife who smiled knowingly. He took her hand in his and brought it to his lips. They were on a journey together, to heal broken hearts, join two cultures, share love, and begin a...

...hand to cover his against her cheek. He pulled back and looked into her eyes for a long moment. Then he took her hand in his and brought it to his lips in a simple, affectionate gesture. "Thank you," he whispered, squeezing her hand. "I'll be all right...

..."I really don't know where to begin," she had to admit. "Why not start at the beginning," he said as he took her hand in his and brought it to his lips and kissed it. She proceeded to tell him. The next morning all of Pressburgwm in an uproar as the Emperor...

...clearing his throat. "So what's for dessert?" He set his plate aside. Putting both elbows on the table, he took her hand in his and brought it to his lips. He kissed each fingertip, causing her to shiver in desire. Her gray eyes darkened at the touch of his...