A Very Merry Viscount by Jane Charles

Author:Jane Charles [Charles, Jane]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Night Shift Publishing

Why the blazes had he asked Lady Tabitha that question? Of course Andrew wanted to know if she’d gone to the park in hopes of seeing him, but having met her mother, he was certain that she did so to get away from that harridan more than anything else.

Lady Tabitha straightened even further, her spine stiff and chin in the air. “I shan’t answer, as a lady must keep her secrets.”

Andrew peeked at her face, noting the impish smile and mischief in her green eyes. If only Danby had planned for there to be more between him and Lady Tabitha, then this Christmas could have turned out to be the merriest he’d ever enjoyed.

At least Lady Tabitha had finally relaxed and barely held the reins and leaned back as if she was comfortable being on a horse again. However, there was more to accomplish, and he glanced around to make certain they were no longer in view of the castle, shifted the reins to his right hand then snaked his left arm about her waist and set Epona to a cantor.

Lady Tabitha stiffened. “Why didn’t you warn me or at least ask?”

“I already knew yer answer,” he laughed.

“You presume to know me so well?” she huffed even as the tension slipped away once more.

“Only when it comes to ye and horses, Lady Tabitha. I would presume nothin’ else.” Andrew didn’t know her nearly as well as he’d like and never would.

“Should I assume you will next let her run?”

Lady Tabitha’s voice wavered as if she was afraid. As much as he’d like to give Epona the lead, there were two reason he would not. “Nay. There is fresh snow on the ground, and I do not know what is beneath it. I would not have her injured.”

Lady Tabitha blew out a sigh.

“And ye aren’t ready.”

“Thank you.”

Andrew turned Epona back toward the direction they’d come and let her slow. As much as he’d like to keep Lady Tabitha out here with him, it was impossible. Kemp knew when they’d left so they mustn’t tarry or Danby would demand to know what took so long. If His Grace had any idea of the thoughts that plagued Andrew’s mind, no doubt he’d be asked to leave. He was an Irish lord at an English duke’s castle and must remember his place if he wanted to win in the end. Unfortunately, Lady Tabitha was not part of the negotiations.

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