Eva awoke early the following morning, dressed and took Mary with her to visit Nora.
“Can you stay awhile?” Nora inquired.
“I wish that I could but I must return and get ready for the Frasier wedding.”
“Ben Frasier’s sister Evie?”
Eric saw his friend talking with his wife in the garden. He could not suppress the overwhelming since of jealousy he felt, even when he knew his friend just offered her words of comfort. What Eva overhead he knew had hurt her. He suddenly was ready to leave, he had confidence in how he could [...]
The blood appeared to drain somewhat from Ben’s face as he looked at something over Eric’s shoulder. Eric turned. There stood his wife, witness to his tirade. She had tears in her eyes ready to spill over onto her beautiful cheeks. It was for the best. He walked to her and took her hands in [...]
“Wake up my sweet, we need to get you ready.” Mary started digging in the wardrobe.
“Where am I going?”
Mr. Butler told me you will be joining him at the Frasier’s for the day.”
She was so happy, after last night she was surprised he wanted her along. Eva ate breakfast alone. Eric finally came downstairs, escorted [...]
It had been an enjoyable day, but Eric was glad to be almost home. Eva would be waiting for him. He liked the thought of that. As he turned down the lane two figures were walking across the front lawn. It was his wife with the last person he would have wanted to find her [...]
The hunt was a success. Afterwards, they dined and everyone wanted to hear about Eva. Ben did most of the talking.
“I overheard my sister jest with Eric about all the young women who will be mourning his marriage, but I must tell you, the world of men has been dealt a severe loss by losing [...]
They walked around and they were not to be found. Upon entering the house they could hear voices in the library. They entered and found Ben and Celeste playing a game of cards. After they saw Ben off she told Eric she was going to see Celeste to her room before she retired. Arm in [...]
He had needed her, and he could confirm the wanting, because he saw it in her eyes that day and he wanted her as well, beneath him. His mouth came to hers in a bruising kiss. There was none of the gentleness from earlier. She did not care, she was still angry at the way [...]
Safely ensconced in Eric’s study Ben questioned him. “So, when was the wedding?”
“Two weeks ago.”
“I assume there is a reason I was not invited.”
“No, I did not compromise her if that is what you are thinking. I needed the money.”
As they rode back she noticed a significant switch in his mood. What they had just shared had been so intense, she assumed it had shaken him. She wanted to bask in the feel of what he just gave her. When they arrived at the stables, a carriage was pulling down the lane. A neighbor [...]
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