A Wayward Duke's Bride. (Erotica Regency Duke & Bride Series). Episode 1. by Sarah Darcy

Author:Sarah Darcy
Language: eng
Format: epub
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Chapter 6

The vicar stood by the church gates quietly praising the lord. His prayers had been truly answered, as another opulent coach raced towards the church. God moves in mysterious ways, but he never thought he’d blow two prestigious coaches his way.

The gentry were very good at ‘passing his palm with gold.’ The extra money would certainly mend the leaking church roof before winter. He might even have a little bit over to get Mrs Jones a nice dress for the summer ball. However, a large crack in the stained glass window was beginning to get on his nerves.

As the grand coach drew nearer, he pondered his dilemma - a nice dress for the wife or a new stained glass window. As the coach came to a halt outside the church, he had made up his mind.

A new window, Mrs Jones could borrow another dress off her sister. However, that presented another problem. How would he get the new window installed, without his wife being aware of the extra cash? He didn’t have time to ponder the consequences, as he rushed over to greet the new coach.

Inside the church, Lydia nervously waited at the altar with her father. She was glad when her cousin, Sarah Spencer, joined them. She was her head bridesmaid and looked splendid in a light gown, with a matching garland tied around her Grecian curls.

“How are you feeling Lydia?” She gently held her hand for support.

“Sick to the stomach,” she replied. “But I wouldn’t miss this moment for the world.”

“Of course.” She squeezed her gloved fingers. “You’ll remember this day for the rest of your life.”

Lydia smiled down at the younger bridesmaids, blonde twins Elizabeth and Georgina. They swirled around the chapel in matching white dresses and straw bonnets trimmed with white ribbons, with a posy of fresh flowers in their tiny hands.

Some of the women began to laugh at them, as a rival dance display emerged between the two girls. The dance display got more frenetic, as they tried to outdo each other with more dramatic dance moves.

Everyone was amused by their antics, apart from the duchess, who made loud complaints about the children and the mediocre garland displays in the church.

Ten minutes later, Lydia was still waiting at the altar. “Papa?” She looked back at the empty doorway. “Why is Chester taking so long to walk into the church?”

“Maybe he’s taking a few deep breaths,” Robert replied. “Getting married is nerve racking for men too.”

“It’s the vicar’s fault,” Sarah said as she looked over her shoulder. “He likes to advance his connections with mind-less chatter.”

“If that’s the case,” Robert said impatiently. “He’ll be there all day.” He began to march down the aisle.

“Papa,” Lydia called out. “Where are you going?”

“To stop the vicar using your wedding day, as a stepping stone to Bishop.” Robert’s voice echoed around the church. “And to point your future husband towards the altar.”

“Papa, stay here!” She noticed the duchess watching the commotion with a slight smirk. “You’re supposed to give me away.

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