An Unconventional Innocent (Desperate And Daring Book 5) by Dayna Quince

Author:Dayna Quince [Quince, Dayna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Romance, Women's Fiction, Regency & Victorian Romance, London Society, England-Britain, 19th Century, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Hearts Desire, Life-Changes, Second Chances, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Adult Read, Desperate And Daring Series, Second Edition-Previously Published, Major Felton, Best Friend's Brother, Decisions & Choices, Safe & Familiar, New Desires
Publisher: EJQBooks; 2 edition
Published: 2016-07-05T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Felton returned to his room for only a moment. Once he was sure Thea had stayed in hers, he went into the hall and knocked on Rigsby’s door.

It was yanked open, surprise and then resignation settling over his features.

“A word, my lord?”

“At this hour? Can it not wait?”

“No. The study shall be sufficient.” Felton turned and strode away. He could feel Rigsby stalking behind him. They entered the study, the fire still clinging to life. Felton didn’t bother to feed it. What he had to say wouldn’t take long. He turned and faced Rigsby, folding his arms over his chest.

“Did you think I wouldn’t notice? Did you think you could come here and simply take without thought, you bloody hypocrite?”

Rigsby rolled his eyes. “I haven’t the faintest idea what you’re getting at.”

“I heard everything, Rigsby. You went to her room, you spoke with her.”

“Forgive me, but since when is that a crime?”

“It’s not a crime, per se, but it is a matter of honor. You want to insinuate my presence here is a risk, yet what I think you are hiding is that her being here alone makes her an easy mark for you.”

“Bite your tongue before you lose it.” Rigsby stepped closer.

Felton didn’t back down. He didn’t need to. Rigsby was a fit man and likely a decent fighter, but he was nothing compared to the seething, violent energy coursing through Felton’s veins. He felt like he could face a tiger and win.

“Where is your honor, Rigsby?”

“How dare you question my honor.”

“I call into question your motives.”

“Thea is family. I can speak to her when I wish, where I wish. I don’t have to answer to anyone.”

“Answer to your conscience. She isn’t your property. You think you’re entitled to her simply because of your history with her. I’m sure her cousin thinks the very same.”

Rigsby flinched.

“Stay away from her. She’s made her wishes clear.” Felton felt dangerously close to losing his control. His hands shook.

Rigby stared at him, eyes narrowed. Felton marveled at his self-control. If they switched places, Felton would have knocked his teeth out long ago.

Rigby stood there, his rage evident, but he didn’t react. He maintained his calm.

“Is that all?” He shrugged.

“I think I’ve said enough.”

Rigby turned and left. Felton followed more slowly, keeping distance between them. He waited on the stairs as Rigby went into his room and then Felton went into his own. He wasn’t going to tell Thea about their confrontation. He sincerely hoped she was already asleep. On second thought he went to her door and tested the handle. It was locked. Good.

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