Capturing Sir Dunnicliffe (The Star Elite Series) by King Rebecca

Author:King, Rebecca [King, Rebecca]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, azw3
Publisher: Rebecca King
Published: 2013-11-22T18:30:00+00:00

They entered Harriett’s small stone cottage half an hour later. Harriett was trembling, to the point that Hugo had to practically carry her across the threshold.

“I really do think you should come and stay at the Manor for a few days,” Simon declared. “It’s colder in here than outside.” He rubbed his arms to stave off the chill that began to draw the warmth from his flesh, and glanced disparagingly at the neatly laid hearth in the kitchen.

“Who has been in here?” Harriett gasped, eyeing her pristine kitchen in surprise.

“Some of the ladies within the village came to clean and tidy up while you were ill,” Hugo replied, staring at her in concern. “Before you say anything, I think most of the villagers felt quite peeved that they couldn’t do anything to help when you were ill, so they did the next best thing and took it upon themselves to look after your things. I think they may have gone overboard,” he added ruefully, running a finger over the scarred surface of the kitchen table, which appeared to have been beeswaxed.

“It’s wonderful,” Harriett whispered, unable to fight the tears that loomed. Her face crumpled as she stared, nonplussed, at the small vase of wildflowers sitting in the middle of the table, and the neatly swept fireplace. She hiccupped a sob, and swiped at the tears on her cheeks.

“Come here,” Hugo murmured, drawing her into his arms. “I think you need to stay at the Manor for a while.” He felt her instinctive jerk and knew she was going to object. “It would help me considerably, you see, I have some men coming from the Star Elite, and they will need a place to stay. It would be useful if they could reside here, and keep an eye out for our stranger, while they investigate who is trying to harm you.”

“By staying at the Manor, Harriett, we can make sure you are looked after.” Simon winced when Harriett stared at him, and knew she was going to object that she could look after herself perfectly well. “It will make it harder for anyone, even Romilla, if she is the guilty one, to make any more attempts on your life. There are far too many people about.” He didn’t add that he would be appointing a footman or three to be her personal guards. She wouldn’t go anywhere without having at least four or five people watching her; including himself.

“But this is my home,” Harriett hiccupped.

“I’m not suggesting you leave it permanently - just for a few days while we catch this murderer,” Hugo growled. He tipped her chin up with one long finger and stared into her beautiful eyes. “I will be able to focus better on what I need to do to capture the person, or people, responsible for trying to harm us. It will help knowing that you aren’t living so isolated, without anyone around to hear you scream if there is a problem. Unfortunately, because I need to investigate with my men, I can’t be here as much as I need to.

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