A Hidden Ruby by Dawn Brower

Author:Dawn Brower
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2015-12-15T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER ELEVEN

The women were acting strange. Noah couldn’t think about what that little scene had meant. He’d started the process; he needed to court his wife. He hoped his actions wouldn’t prove foolish. Love shouldn’t be so damned hard.

He scrubbed his hand over his face.

Thinking about the difficulties life had thrown him wouldn’t get him anywhere. There were plans to be made. If he had any hope of winning Rubina’s love again, he had to stop letting his thoughts drift down paths it shouldn’t. Whatever had driven her away before—he’d do everything in his power to prevent it this time around. It was time to start considering it the gift it was. He had his wife back. For now, that was enough. Time was finally on his side. She wouldn’t be running off until she gave him an heir.

Arranging for Madame Roussard to do a fitting in the comfort of their home was just the beginning. Maybe, with new dresses, he could coax her out of the townhouse and attend a few social functions. The first would be Gemma’s dinner party. They appeared to be getting along, so Rubina would be less likely to object to attending. Then, after a while, they could start accepting offers to balls and soirees. Rubina used to be a social butterfly. Something was—different. Noah couldn’t pinpoint it, but she seemed to be more content staying inside. The only time she’d willingly left was to go see her brother.

Another thing he must deal with. Damian hadn’t been by. This secrecy between Rubina and her brother was irritating him. He had to know what they were hiding. So he had one very important errand on his list—someone who could help him get to the bottom of it all.

The carriage stopped outside a jewelry shop. Noah stepped out and walked inside. One of the first errands on his list—ladies loved jewelry right?

“Hello, Your Grace. May I help you.”

Noah nodded at the jeweler. He knew him rather well. It was the establishment he’d purchased all of Rubina’s gifts before. The benefit of having a standing account with them gave him superior service. As long as he paid his bills, the jeweler’s eyes lit up when he walked in. The last item he’d purchased was Pearla’s engagement ring. He hadn’t expected to return to purchase gifts for Rubina. It was odd, but good.

“I need to commission something special for my wife.”

Noah could almost see the excitement twinkle from his eyes. A special commission would garner a hefty sum, but his wife was worth it. Nothing was too good for her.

“What did you have in mind?”

Noah explained what he wanted for Rubina. It was part of his big surprise. One that would take a lot of secrecy and planning—but he hoped in the end it would prove worth it. This was his whole life he was fighting for. He loved Rubina more than words could explain.

“Do you think it is possible?”

“Yes. It is very much possible. How soon would you require it?”

Noah thought about it.

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