Beauty and the Scarred Hero by Emily May

Author:Emily May [May, Emily]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: General, Fiction, Romance
ISBN: 9781742555836
Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises (Australia) Pty, Limited
Published: 2010-10-01T01:52:32+00:00

The room inside her head, where the parts of herself had been neatly organised, was in chaos. The shelves slanted crookedly. Everything lay on the floor. Some things were broken beyond repair.

Who am I?

On the outside she knew she looked the same--in her slate-blue riding habit with the row of buttons marching militarily down the front and the high-crowned hat with its curling feather--but on the inside everything had changed. She no longer recognised herself.

'Nicholas is joining us too,' Gussie said cheerfully as Isabella placed her foot in the groom's cupped hands and swung up into the saddle.

'I beg your pardon?' The worry that had blanketed everything like a fog evaporated abruptly.

'Nicholas,' Gussie said, as another horse and rider turned into Clarges Street. 'Here he is.'

Clarity returned as she watched the Major approach. He sat on his horse like a soldier, straight-backed and utterly in control. It took no effort of imagination to imagine him commanding in battle.

Isabella let her gaze drop to the horse; it was easier to look at the beast--huge and glossily grey, with strong haunches and a proud neck--than its rider.

'Good morning!' Gussie said cheerfully as horse and rider halted alongside them.

'Gussie,' the Major replied. 'Lucas.' A brief pause, and then, 'Lady Isabella.'

She looked up to acknowledge his greeting. 'Good morning, Major Reynolds.'

The Major's eyes met hers. He gave a nod of acknowledgement, but didn't smile.

No, I don't feel like smiling either. She looked down at her hands, clad in pale Limerick gloves, holding the reins.

'Let's be off!' Gussie said. 'What a beautiful day for a picnic!'

Isabella glanced up at the sky. Blue. She hadn't noticed.

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