Eva turned to see her husband, his expression fierce. Nevertheless, she could not help but be captivated by his appearance. Her mind ran unbidden to the nights they had shared. He dismounted and inquired “Is something amiss here?”
“No, I was out walking and I met Nora. We have just been getting to know one another.”
The next morning she woke late, called for a bath, dressed and went down to the dining room to break her fast. He was not there. Eva was informed he had gone out for a ride. She decided she would walk in the garden. When he rode in she knew he had seen her, but [...]
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He had concluded his business in Leeds quickly. Returning before he was expected, a sleepy groom met him to attend his horse. The house was dark as everyone was asleep at this hour. He dismissed Lowell, already in his night garb. As he approached his chamber he saw a light flickering under the door. He [...]
“Eva, my sweet?”
Someone was calling her name, but she could not seem to wake. She was so comfortable and warm, her mind full of memories of her first night with her husband. She could still smell him on her hands, on her pillow… She reached for him. He was not there. Her eyes flew open.
Eric’s heart had been racing when he knocked at the door separating them. He entered the room at the sound of her voice. He took one look at her and wondered what he had done to deserve the good Lord’s grace in placing her before him. She was bathed in candlelight. The gown she wore [...]
Eric led her back down the aisle and to the awaiting carriage. He held onto her tightly, more tightly than she thought necessary as they rode back to Lexington Hall. His scent was truly intoxicating to her. She could feel the tension in his body and studied his face. Eva could read nothing of what [...]
Mary insisted Eric not see her on their wedding day until she walked down the aisle. Mary brought her breakfast, and lunch, in her room. Then she ordered her a bath and filled the tub again with rose-oil. As she lay soaking blissfully Mary questioned her.
“Do you understand what is to happen tonight?” Eva [...]
Mary came to her soon thereafter and was wonderful. She had insisted on unpacking her, and seeing to her every need. “Mary, the room is beautiful, thank you so much.”
“It was at Mr. Butler’s request he wanted it to be beautiful for you.”
He said I could choose a maid from his staff, would you be [...]
The sting Eva had felt of seeing her future husband pat some doxy on the rump in public view had softened somewhat. They would soon be arriving at her new home. She was anxious about meeting his Mother and sister. He had indicated they were not of a friendly disposition. They turned down a tree [...]
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