You needn't think you're going to take me to bed, Lily said airily. Not, that is, until you apologize to me and tell Rupert you won't lend him the money to build a boarding school unless he allows girls to attend. Caleb turned Lily to face him. You're free to disagree with my opinions any time you like, Mrs. Halliday, but you will not refuse me your bed. Is that understood? Lily's cheeks heated. I don't guess you give a damn about my opinions, she said, but you'll come around soon enough. Sometimes I think you enjoy baiting me. It makes the pleasure more intense when I lay you down and take you, doesn't it, Lily? She
Lily expresses her independence and unwillingness to engage physically with Caleb until he apologizes and helps her convince Rupert to allow girls in the boarding school. She stands her ground, indicating that his opinions don't sway her, showing her assertive personality and commitment to her beliefs. Her challenge to Caleb sets the stage for a deeper conflict beyond mere attraction.
Caleb responds to Lily's defiance by insisting on his desire for her, indicating that he values their dynamic. His provocative words stir up a mixture of tension and desire, revealing the complex relationship between them. Despite their disagreements, there’s a clear attraction that complicates their interactions, hinting at a future where their emotional boundaries may blur.
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