A Lord Undone: The Spinsters Guild (Book 5) by Pearson Rose

Author:Pearson, Rose
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Landon Hill Media
Published: 2019-12-29T16:00:00+00:00

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“Did you enjoy your meal, Lady Beatrice?”

Beatrice looked towards Lord Greaves as they all rose from the table. It was customary for the gentlemen to remain behind for port, whilst the ladies adjourned to the drawing-room, but Lord Marston had suggested that they merely take their port with them to the drawing-room, such was the delightful conversation that had passed thus far. Every gentleman had seemed enamored with the idea and thus, Beatrice and Lord Greaves were now walking together through the passageway and towards the drawing-room. They were the last two to make their way from the room, with Lady Smithton and Lord Havisham in front. There had been very little time for discussion before the dinner, for once Beatrice had greeted Lord Greaves, the dinner gong had sounded and they had been forced to make their way into the dining room. The conversation during dinner had been most excellent, but again it had not permitted Beatrice and Lord Greaves to speak at length about what had occurred.

“I did,” she said, softly, making sure not to speak too loudly. “What of you, Lord Greaves? You appear to be in excellent spirits this evening.” She did not mean it to be an accusation but could not help but wince awkwardly, fearing that he would hear it in her voice. They were separated for a moment as a few of the staff began to enter back into the drawing-room, with one footman stumbling and accidentally knocking into Lord Greaves, who waved away the fellow’s apology and hastening back towards Beatrice’s side.

“In truth, Lady Beatrice, I have found this evening to be most difficult,” Lord Greaves answered, no sense of upset in his voice, much to Beatrice’s relief. “I must pretend to be happy and contented, when, in fact, I am deeply upset and even a little fearful.”

Beatrice glanced up at him, seeing how his eyes turned towards hers. “You must be under a great deal of strain,” she told him, as gently as she could. “I wish there was more I could do to be of assistance to you.”

“You have been an excellent help thus far, Lady Beatrice,” Lord Greaves told her, suddenly coming to a stop and, after a momentary pause, offering her his arm. “It has only been a few days since we became better acquainted, Lady Beatrice, and yet I have found such a strength within your company that I cannot help but cling to it.” His eyes were dulled, his demeanor clearly lost in both frustration and sorrow. “My brother may be a fool, Lady Beatrice, but he is still my brother. I am afraid for him.”

Beatrice wrapped her hand tightly about Lord Greaves’ arm, trying to find something to say. “Lord Greaves, I think that you must be a gentleman of excellent character,” she said, making him jerk his head around to look at her. “Indeed, you not only ignore all rumors and such like, but now you fear for your brother and I know will do all that you can for him, even though he has broken the trust between you.

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