A Hero Worth Saving by K.T. Munson

Author:K.T. Munson [Munson, K.T.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Liminal Books
Published: 2023-06-19T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 23

-Past-

“Are you ready?” Lady Minerva asked.

Odette turned; her hair was piled on top of her head and her dress a deep purple. She was fourteen and already to be presented amongst the women. Her debut wouldn’t happen until sixteen, but it was not uncommon for a maternal figure to introduce a young lady into society early. This was particularly true during the early or late season when some members of high society were not in residence.

“I believe I am.” Odette felt like a goddess in the heavy fabric and the pearls at her throat.

“You are more than ready.” Lady Minerva took Odette’s hands and gracefully moved with her across the room. “You are a vision of grace and beauty.”

Odette felt warm as she touched a hand to her cheek. “Grandmother!”

“But I believe something is missing,” Lady Minerva said, before waving a servant over.

Odette glanced down, expecting to see something out of place. “What is it?”

Her grandmother opened a box and within were hairpins set with amethyst and pearls. “The final accent so that everyone knows you are a Wolverson.”

Odette felt tears form and had to wave her hands to try and dry them. Without hesitation, her grandmother put the pins into her hair, setting them at the front and left side of her bun. Her grandmother kissed the top of her head, before framing her face with her gloved hands.

“You have surpassed every expectation,” Lady Minerva said as the servants brought their cloaks. “Remember, above all else, you are a Wolverson.”

“Thank you, Grandmother.” Odette kissed her cheek. “I will honor the Wolverson name.”

They exited the manor and went towards the carriage. Odette waited for her grandmother to enter when suddenly the older woman swayed. Odette’s arms went around the older woman as Lady Minerva shook her head.

“Grandmother?” Odette asked as people surged around them. “What’s wrong?”

“I was suddenly lightheaded.” Lady Minerva rightened herself out of Odette’s arms, waving off those around her. “Excitement and not enough lunch, I am sure. We must leave or we’ll be late.”

“We should cancel,” Odette said, fear overtaking her. “Call a physician.”

“You’re overreacting. We shall do no such thing,” Lady Minerva said, patting her hand.

“At least eat something in the carriage,” Odette insisted, feeling helpless in the face of her grandmother’s determination.

“Very well,” she consented, as a maid hurried to comply. “But we mustn’t delay a moment longer.”

Despite the slight interruption they arrived at a fashionable time. Her grandmother had eaten and seemed better than she had earlier. She tried to focus on the coming dinner party, but her grandmother’s dizzy spell weighed heavy on her mind. However, when Lady Minerva emerged from the carriage, she was regal. The house seemed to glow with light as they entered. The entrance had a small line with a man making announcements. She fished their introduction card from her bag.

“The honorable dowager Duchess Wolverson and her granddaughter the Lady Odette Wolverson.” All heads turned in their direction and Odette tried to remember to breathe.

They entered a hall that was packed with people.

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