He had relieved whores beyond counting of frocks, stays, chemises, garters, and stockings. He had never before in his life unbuttoned a gently bred maiden's glove. He'd committed salacious acts beyond number. He'd never before felt so depraved as he did now, as the last pearl came free and he drew the soft kid down, baring her wrist, and his dark fingers grazed the delicate skin he'd exposed.Loretta Chase
About This Quote
The use of a glove in this quote may sound a little odd, but in the context of the story, it makes sense. After all, the only reason he had to take off a glove in the first place was because he was going to take off her glove! The key is to realize that the act of taking off one glove is completely necessary for this act to occur. So, if you were reading this saying, “Then why did he take off his gloves?” I would respond with, “He took them off because he was going to take hers off.”
Source: Lord Of Scoundrels
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