A Romantic Duke for Christmas: A 10 Book Regency Romance Box Set: Regency Romance by Darcy Charlotte & Haversham Abigail

Author:Darcy, Charlotte & Haversham, Abigail [Darcy, Charlotte]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-12-05T08:00:00+00:00

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As night had fallen, Jacob’s search was finally complete, and it had come to nothing.

“I’m sorry, Papa, it really is just not here. There is nothing to find.”

“I know, Grace, I know.” He sighed as he tied the last of the document packets with ribbon and stowed it neatly with the rest.

“Perhaps Benjamin will find something. There’s no more we can do tonight.”

“Indeed, Grace. Let us make a move home.”

As they donned their cloaks and headed out of the room, Adam waylaid them.

“All done, Jacob?” He avoided Grace’s gaze. He had clearly been hovering, and Gracey was no fool.

“Yes, all done for now. Just a final check, you know, see that all is in order.”

“And I thank you for it.”

Grace’s eyes were burning holes in him.

“Surely you are not setting off in this?” Adam said. “It is not safe.”

“Oh, dear. Is it still snowing?” Jacob had been too preoccupied to pay much attention to the world outside the office window.

“I’m afraid it is. It’s rather a flurry. You must stay here tonight, I insist.”

Jacob looked up gratefully. He was tired and still a little anxious and could well do without the drive home, especially if the conditions were as poor as Adam claimed.

“Oh, how very kind and thoughtful of you.” Jacob was clearly accepting the offered hospitality while Grace stood impotently at his side. This was the last thing she wanted, the last thing she needed. Grace was furious with Adam. Why could he not just let her be? Why must he drag her misery out longer and further than she could physically cope with? Still glaring at him, she knew he would not meet her gaze. Grace had known him too long and knew him too well. Whenever she was annoyed with him, Adam always avoided looking at her. If she were not so emotional and angry, it would have made her laugh.

“I’ll get your rooms arranged and have a hot meal sent up.”

“How kind,” Grace said, with a warmth she did not feel.

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