Concupiscence

Concupiscence: A concupiscence is a strong desire, especially a sexual desire. Concupiscence shares its etymology with covet and cupidity. Interestingly, the latter is not closely related to the Roman god of love - Cupid (Greek: Eros).

[Trixia] ascertained Essie swooned for William and she swooned too, although Essie said she didn't and Leona said she did. I saw concupiscence in her eyes.

A Book for Today: Where I Must Go by Angela Jackson