A Kiss For Charity by Sherry Ewing

Author:Sherry Ewing
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-0-9971777-6-3
Publisher: Sherry Ewing

Chapter 10

Grace linked her arm through Adrian’s as they left Hollystone Hall’s stable. The morning hunt had been a great success, and it seemed that all the planned events for the holiday season were going off splendidly. There was not much left for Grace to do other than enjoy being a guest and hope that the charity ball would bring in funding to support their cause.

“You are pensive this morning, Grace,” Adrian noticed. “What has you so troubled?”

“Nothing at all. I am perfectly well,” she answered through clenched lips.

“If this is your ‘well’, I have no idea how you will enjoy the rest of the entertainments this coming week. Christmas is two days from now, and I know how much this holiday means to you. You appear as if the gloomy day is a reflection of your mood,” Adrian slowed their pace to allow others to go ahead of them. “Is Miranda getting on your nerves again? I swear that girl will be the death of me. I must watch her every move to ensure she is behaving herself. As you know, that is no easy task.”

“Miranda has nothing to do with how ill at ease I am feeling of late,” Grace answered in a huff while the echo of Nicholas’s angry words warred inside her head. Why had she not just blurted out that she was not married? Such a statement would surely put an end to their disagreement. But she had been just as hot-headed as him and obviously not thinking clearly. The memory left a bitter taste in her mouth.

How ironic that the man continued to interrupt her dreams and fill every waking moment. Grace could in no way discount how he made her feel, even after he had spoken to her in such a manner. She did not think she could ever forgive him, let alone forget him.

“Gracie?” Adrian spoke her name, bringing her out of her thoughts of Nicholas.

She gazed at her brother with what must have been a sheepish expression. “Sorry. I am just out of sorts.”

“And just which gentleman has you so frazzled? Do I need to call the devil out for taking advantage of my sister?” he asked with brow furrowed, clearly distressed on her behalf.

“No!” Her answer echoed in the winter wind, and she cast her eyes downward as they continued to walk. “I mean, there is no need. I do not believe the gentleman and I have anything further to discuss.”

“You are very defensive, and I can see you are upset. Tell me, who is the cad, or will you keep me guessing?” His stare was serious before he gave her a hug of assurance.

A heavy sigh left her. “Lord Nicholas Lacey.”

“The chap from the library?”

“Yes.” A simple answer was all she could muster as the man of her musing rushed by her without even acknowledging her presence. It was almost as if he knew he had been the topic of their hushed discussion.

“I do not understand then. You are both eligible to wed, although I do know he has a daughter.

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