A Crown for a Lady by Crosby Tanya Anne

Author:Crosby, Tanya Anne
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-947204-74-4
Publisher: Oliver Heber Books
Published: 2019-10-07T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

“Oh, thank God! She refuses to speak to anyone but you,” the duchess announced as Ian approached the drawing room.

It was evident by the elder woman’s florid complexion that she was agitated by her lack of command over the situation.

Ian could hardly blame Claire for holding her tongue. She was wise enough to realize nothing she said in the duchess’s presence would remain in confidence.

Inside the drawing room, Claire was perched upon the edge of the settee, her eyes red rimmed, tears welling in her eyes. She had, indeed, been weeping, though she was settled now, wrapped in a blanket that didn’t quite conceal her bare ankles. Evidently, she’d left her home in quite a rush.

Ryo stood guard by her side, looking very protective of the lass, despite their previous dissension.

He wasn’t alone in his solicitude.

God help him… if anyone had harmed Claire, he swore he’d strangle the fool with his bare hands.

Still attempting to manage the situation, the duchess followed Ian into the drawing room. “I took the liberty of sending the guests home,” she explained, as though she were mistress of this house and not a guest herself. “I also sent for tea. It should help to calm her.”

“I’d like to speak with Claire alone,” Ian said at once, not bothering to wait until Claire requested it. It was obvious Claire had little to say in Victoria’s presence.

The duchess halted, tapping her heel in a telltale gesture of disapproval. “Of course,” she replied, though Ian knew he had offended her. He didn’t give a tinker’s damn. If his father was concerned over Victoria’s sensibilities, he could get his arse downstairs and pander to her all he wished.

Ian and Ryo shared a look of understanding, and Ryo moved forward to see the duchess out, closing the door behind her.

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