A Wallflower's Folly: Fated for a Rogue , Book 1 (Fortunes of Fate 6) by Amanda Mariel & Fortunes of Fate

Author:Amanda Mariel & Fortunes of Fate [Mariel, Amanda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Brook Ridge Press
Published: 2019-06-11T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 8

William stood in the entry with his hands clasped behind his back as he waited for Olivia. He’d sent her a note this morning requesting that she join him for a carriage ride. Anticipation flowed through him as he wondered what she might do today. The woman had proved herself quite capable of mischief over the past couple of weeks, and he had to admit that he found her antics endearing. It was as though he had a secret version of her. An Olivia that was just for him.

She crested the stairs clad in a blue velvet gown, and his breath caught at her beauty. The woman was stunning with her hair pulled back at the temples and flowing down her back. Her amber eyes sparkling as the copper fleck’s caught the light and reflected it back. Olivia had the regal look of a queen and the wanton appeal of a goddess. The combination was more than enough to drive any man mad.

He could scarcely countenance that no other man had swept her out from under him, but he was eternally grateful for their oversight. Olivia was an original, a lady of her own mold, and he was damn lucky to have her. He strode closer to the staircase as she neared the bottom and proffered his arm.

“Good afternoon, beauty.” He winked then raveled in her deep blush.

She took his arm before meeting his gaze. “Indeed.”

“Would you prefer to do something other than taking a ride in the curricle?” He asked as he led her across the porch. Brazenly taking a loose curl into his hand, he leaned close. “I fear the wind will ruin your appearance.” It had not escaped his notice that she did not wear a bonnet. Nor had he failed to notice the absence of a proper traveling dress. By days end, she would be speckled from the sun, and her coppery hair would be a mass of knots.

Olivia smiled up at him, her cheeks flushed. “Nonsense.”

“Very well,” he said as he handed her into the curricle. A Moment later, he climbed in beside her. He’d planned on driving them to the ocean with hopes that she would bare her ankles and dip her toes into the water. Perhaps he still should. However, he could not stomach the thought of allowing her discomfort even if it stemmed from her own desire to shock him.

William took up the reins and set the carriage into motion. Due to her lack of proper attire, he couldn’t take her into town either. Had that been her plan? To ensure he took her nowhere? How would his little minx react if he did venture toward society? He gave her a wicked grin. “I thought we might enjoy a sweet at the local bakery.”

“I cannot go in public as I am. Let us drive around the estate.”

“You little hypocrite,” he teased. “You have no issue with impropriety so long as you are at home, but in public, you appear the perfect wallflower.

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