DARE TO LOVE A SPY by Debra Elizabeth

Author:Debra Elizabeth
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Regency Romance

Chapter 11

The next morning, Camden strode into the dining room, looking forward to a hearty breakfast. His mother and sister were already seated at the table.

“Camden, what a pleasant surprise,” Katherine said. “I did not expect to see you this morning. You’ve usually breakfasted and gone by the time we come downstairs.”

He kissed his mother’s cheek. “Good morning, Mother.”

“I’m so very pleased to see you, Brother,” Courtney added. “You must tell me all about the Hunts’ dinner party.”

Camden smiled at his sister. “It was the usual fare, although I did meet an old acquaintance whom I’d not seen in a while. Knightly was there with his young wife.”

Katherine’s head snapped up. “Lord Knightly is married? He must have married in the country, or else I most surely would have heard about it. Honestly, I never thought to see the day that man took a wife.”

“Duty calls, Mother.”

Katherine nodded. “Of course, the business of getting an heir commands all gentlemen in the end.”

His mother’s subtle hint was not lost on Camden. He walked to the sideboard, loaded with eggs, biscuits and fresh fruit, and filled his plate. How surprised his mother would be if she knew he had his sights set on Miss Richardson for his future wife. He’d had no plans to court anyone this Season until he saw Hannah. There was something about her that stirred the deepest parts of him, and when he kissed her, he’d known that he wanted to pursue their acquaintance further. However, that delicious tidbit was best kept secret for now. First, he had to woo the young lady and make her his and his alone. Based on her response to his kissing her last evening, he had a long way to go yet.

He was returning to his seat next to his sister when the butler presented his mother with a stack of letters. He recognized the handwriting on the top one.

“From the morning post, my lady,” Mr. Hester said, holding out the silver salver.

Katherine took the letters and began to open them. “It’s an invitation to tea from Lady Tisbury. How lovely. Camden, I don’t suppose you’d agree to join us?”

Courtney squeezed his arm. “Oh, please do. It will be so lovely to spend time with you.”

“What day is the invitation for, Mother?”

“Tomorrow.”

Camden rubbed his hand over his jaw, giving his mother the impression he was giving her request some thought, when in fact, he had decided to join them the moment she asked. “I suppose I can move the appointment I have tomorrow. Yes, I will accompany you.”

Courtney threw her arms around his neck and kissed his cheek. “Thank you, Camden.”

“You are most welcome, my dear. Now, what have you and Mother planned for today?”

“We are going to the modiste. I am quite anxious to see my new gown for the Ashford ball. Wait until you see it. I hope you will be most pleased.”

Camden nodded, glad to see the sparkle in his sister’s eyes. “Anything you wear will please me.”

He worried

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