A Storme's Christmas Legacy (The Storme Brothers) by Sandra Sookoo

Author:Sandra Sookoo [Sookoo, Sandra]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance, Historical
Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2021-12-17T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

“Well, damnation.” Andrew couldn’t help his scowl. William had managed to solve the first riddle. His chest swelled with irritation, straining the buttons on his waistcoat. “How did I not know there was something hidden in this library? I’ve spent hours in this very room during the summer. Not to mention this month,” he whispered to his wife as chatter and congratulations filled the air around him.

“It’s early in the game yet.” Sarah pushed her spectacles back into place. “Besides, there’s no sense worrying about it. The purpose of the treasure hunt is to forge a new bond between both sides of the Storme family.” She laid a hand on his arm. Immediately, a modicum of calm washed over him and worked to unravel the knots in his stomach. “You need to remember that goal, and above all, try to circumvent your anxiety.”

“I do tend to forget that when there’s something new and important in the offing, don’t I?” How grateful he was for having her in his life. She’d helped save him time and time again, offering a lifeline when he needed it the most.

“You do.” She grabbed one of his hands. “Come on. Your cousin Isobel will have an apoplexy if you don’t let her read the second clue.”

He snorted. “She’s got scandal and sin written all over her face, and she’ll be a huge problem if William doesn’t take her in hand.”

Sarah’s gay laughter chased away the lingering specter of worry—at least for a time. “Doesn’t every woman worth her salt lead the man of her choosing on a merry chase?”

“Bloody hell.” He followed as she tugged him toward the library ladder. “Perhaps I should demand she come live with us too,” he hissed into her ear as they came to a halt. “That way I can keep an eye on her as well as Caroline.”

She sent him a look that immediately quelled the urge. “You’ve already upset everyone enough in that quarter. Let the future proceed as it was meant to. If there’s a problem, then you can intervene.” As she leaned into him, she whispered, “Not all Stormes are meant to be contained.”

William cleared his throat. “If all the side conversations are concluded, shall we return to the matter at hand?”

“Stuff the pompous attitude, Cousin. There are other things on my mind beside the treasure hunt.” Why he let his cousin continue to irritate him, he had no idea, but it felt much like needling his brothers. There was nothing wrong with a good row every now and again.

“Ah, yes, the list of responsibilities of the earl is no doubt long and oppressive.” William’s lips twitched, but he didn’t allow himself a full grin. “Go ahead, Isobel. Let’s see if the incomparable Hadleigh can solve this next one.”

When Andrew would have spat out a retort, pressure on his hand from Sarah curbed his tongue.

Isobel beamed. She was a striking little thing; he only hoped she didn’t bury the Storme name in scandal. “Are we

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