Captivating the Earl by Callie Hutton

Author:Callie Hutton
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Entangled, Scandalous, historical romance, romance, historical, hisrom, Regency romance; Treason; Home Office; Scandal; Regency Romances; Historical Romances; Historical British Fiction; Regency romance; Historical Regency Fiction; Treason; Home Office; Scandal; British Historical Literature; Women’s Historical Fiction; Historical Fiction; Romantic Heroes Royalty & Aristocrats
Publisher: Entangled Publishing, LLC
Published: 2018-10-17T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eighteen

Since they’d already lost travel time, Hawk dressed quickly as Lizzie lay in bed, the covers drawn up to her chin, watching him. A conversation about what had just happened was necessary, but they could do that in the carriage on their way to Hawkins Manor.

“If you can dress quickly, I will see that the innkeeper has breakfast ready when you come downstairs. I promise you a nice hot bath tonight when we stop.” Traveling that much today was probably not the best thing to do, since Lizzie would most likely be very sore, but the sooner he got her to Hawkins Manor the better he would feel about her safety.

He hesitated for a moment, then strode over to where she rested and kissed her on the forehead. She only stared at him. A bit discombobulated, he left the room.

His reception from her was precisely why he avoided entanglements with the women he bedded. After the wonderful time they’d had, she acted as though he’d done something wrong. Widows and unhappy matrons were always satisfied with a good romp in bed. Opera dancers wanted jewelry, clothing, and a carriage.

Wives got everything a man claimed ownership to. His title, homes, money, consequence, and children. But what did a man do to soothe a woman who was not a widow, unhappy matron, wife, or opera dancer?

Make her my wife.

That was exactly where his thoughts were headed, but until this matter with her father was cleared up, he could not commit himself. He was certain she had not been involved with her father’s actions. But knowing that and finding proof was another thing. A minor crime committed by the wife of a peer could be swept under the rug. While treason was not a minor crime, being his countess would give her an advantage she had not had being Lord Loverly’s daughter.

If he truly wanted to protect her…

Lizzie joined him in the private dining room looking less somber than when he’d left her. “This looks wonderful.” She settled in her seat and eyed the dishes on the table. Porridge, bacon, boiled eggs, warm rolls, creamed herring, and fruit.

“Yes. Quite a repast. Once we have finished we will head to Hawkins Manor.”

Lizzie swallowed a bite of bacon, along with a sip of tea. “How long of a journey is it from here?”

“The few hours of travel we lost yesterday puts us behind, but if the roads remain dry, we should gain enough time to make only one more overnight stop. We could probably push it, but once it grows dark, it is difficult to travel.”

“Then what?”

“I dispatched a man this morning with a message to the Home Secretary. At this point he is the only one I trust. I am hoping he will put the request for me to return you to London on hold until we can discover what the person making attempts on your life is seeking. I am sure it is all tied together. There must be something that your father did or said that makes this person believe you are a threat to him.

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