Brazen: Daughters of Scandal by Tarah Scott

Author:Tarah Scott
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: 0
Published: 2018-05-28T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

They reached the ballroom. Aunt Leana and Angeline stood with Sir Stirling and Lord Magnus to the right of the hallway. Mia stopped beside Lord Magnus. Two women who strolled past looked their way. They leaned toward one another and whispered.

“Lord Lewis,” Sir Stirling addressed a man walking past with a woman. “Lady Lewis.”

The couple stopped.

The gentleman smiled. “So good to see you, Sir Stirling.”

Sir Stirling bent over Lady Lewis’s hand. “My lady.” He straightened. “May I introduce Lady Leana?”

Lord Lewis bent over her hand.

Sir Stirling indicated Angeline, and said, “And Lady Angeline.”

Angeline curtsied.

Sir Stirling looked at Mia. “Lady Mia.”

Mia caught the look of surprise on the man’s face as she curtsied.

“My lady,” he said stiffly.

“This is Lord Joshua,” Stirling continued smoothly.

The two nodded at one another.

“Lastly, Lord Magnus,” Sir Stirling said.

“My lord.” Magnus gave a slight bow.

“Sir,” Lord Lewis said in a curt tone.

Mia was certain now. The chill was too apparent.

“Of course, this is Lady Lewis.” Sir Stirling nodded to the lady.

“My lady,” Lord Magnus said.

“Ma’am,” Joshua said with a slight bow.

She didn’t extend her hand, but gave a nod of acknowledgement.

“If you will excuse us,” Lord Gordon said, “I was taking my wife to the balcony for some fresh air.”

“Of course,” Sir Stirling said. “The ballroom does get stuffy.”

Lord Lewis glanced at Mia, her sister and aunt, and said, “Ladies,” then led his wife away.

When they were out of earshot, Joshua said, “Don’t tell me no one else noticed how rude they were.”

“Joshua,” Mia started, but Sir Stirling shook his head.

“Your brother is right. They were terribly rude. I’m not sure what to make of it.”

Mia caught the sideways glance two gentlemen sent their way. Sir Stirling must have noticed as well, for he said, “Something strange is afoot.”

Lady Chastity rounded a group of guests. Her gaze fell on them and relief shone on her face. She hurried over.

When she reached them, Sir Stirling said, “I am pleased you could join us, my dear.”

Mia noticed worry in her eyes.

Lady Chastity smiled. “I am pleased to have found all of you. Lady Angeline, I believe the gentleman who has your next dance is looking for you.” She looked past Angeline. There he is now.” She waved at a sandy haired gentleman.

Mia groaned inwardly. George.

Aunt Leana cast her a glance that said, That lovesick puppy is going to make a nuisance of himself.

“Why that’s George,” Joshua said.

George strode to where they stood. When he reached them, he bowed. “Lady Leana. Lady Mia. So very nice to see you.” His eyes shifted to Angeline. “Lady Angeline.”

Angeline smiled up at him and Mia’s heart broke. Angeline hadn’t looked at any other gentlemen that way.

George turned his attention to Lord Magnus.

“Mr. Davis,” Sir Stirling said, may I introduce Lord Magnus.”

George bowed and, to Mia’s relief, gave no indication he’d met Lord Magnus before. “Sir,” he said.

“Hurry along, you two, the next dance is about to begin,” Lady Chastity said.

Mia watched as they strolled away together. George covered the fingers Angeline had wrapped around his arm with his hand.

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