A Hero for Lady Abigail by Dallen Maggie & Madison Katherine Ann

Author:Dallen, Maggie & Madison, Katherine Ann
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-02-23T00:00:00+00:00

9

Alex gritted his teeth—the molars in the back, anyhow. The front teeth were clenched in a forced smile.

Charlotte sighed for the third time in as many minutes. “Why do all the roses have to look exactly the same?”

Alex did not mention that there were differences if one looked closely enough, nor did he point out that one should never complain about being surrounded by such splendor. The garden was excellent.

“Perhaps you’d be more interested in the wooded trail I see just over there?” he asked, pointing. “It may offer a larger variety of flora and fauna.”

Charlotte sniffed, her tone petulant. “If you think so.”

“I think that an excellent idea,” Lady Ainsworth called from behind them.

Alex was certain that meant Charlotte did not agree with her mother but as he’d offered a solution to her complaint, she was having a difficult time creating a reason to not take the path.

He’d like nothing more than return to the house as well, but he’d see the outing through. They’d barely been walking for a quarter hour.

They entered the cool shade of the woods and he drew in a deep breath of quiet air.

Was Abigail out riding? He’d guess that she was. It had taken nearly an hour to collect Charlotte and begin their stroll. He wished he’d slept more the night before, it would have done wonders for his patience.

But as he’d predicted, he’d been up half the night, thinking about Abigail. About the way she felt in his arms. Or how he always felt renewed in her presence. Sometimes challenged, but always alive.

She’d looked stunning in her dark green riding habit she’d worn when they’d bumped into one another.

Just the memory of her soft curves pressed against him made his muscles tighten all over again.

If she’d planned a full-scale attack on his senses, she was doing an excellent job. And honestly, he wouldn’t put it past her. Tactics were her strength.

But there was no more malice when he considered this point. In fact, he admired the trait greatly.

In fact, the more he thought on her, the more he wondered why he’d dismissed her upon their first meeting.

She was a woman of substance.

And honestly, she made this party and, he suspected, much of life, enjoyable.

The question remained, could she become a lady of real merit? Kind as she was strong? It was a great deal to ask, he knew. But deep in his gut, excitement bubbled. It was possible.

And as for himself...he looked over at Charlotte.

“Walking is dreadfully tiring,” she whined. “We should find a spot to sit. Is there one in the shade where we won’t be plagued by the mosquitoes?”

He grimaced down at her.

In many ways, Charlotte was what he’d been searching for. There would be no unknowns there. If he married a woman like her, his life would be predictable, sedate, and dull.

He shook his head. He’d wished for quiet after the war but then again, this was his chance at...well, life.

His promise had been made when his heart had hurt, but as he healed, he realized he wished for more than just safe.

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