Darrington 01 - Marriage Minded Lord by Sandra Sookoo

Author:Sandra Sookoo [Sookoo, Sandra]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: New Independence Books
Published: 2014-01-13T08:00:00+00:00

The butler cleared his throat then he said, “Lord Swandon.” The middle-aged man stood aside and let them pass into the room. “Lady Drummond and Miss Delacroix have arrived.”

Clarice glanced around the drawing room of the Darrington townhouse. She’d been surprised when Lady Drummond had told her of the last minute invite just that morning, which resulted in her wearing the rust-colored gown she had on when she’d first met Felix. Not that it mattered. He had undoubtedly invited them for the purposes of furthering his connection with Olivia. She forced a swallow past the lump in her throat. It wasn’t her concern if he wished to continue courting her.

Dark blue draperies and upholstery provided a sumptuous and calming color plus put the guest in mind that this was Darrington territory. Gold accents throughout provided warmth as did the Oriental rugs scattered over the gleaming floor. Groupings of settees and low sofas peppered the room, all with small tables distributed around for the guests’ ease. A handful of people laughed and talked in a group near a fireplace, but Clarice’s attention rested solely on one man—Felix.

He was so dashing this evening. From his fawn-colored trousers to his bottle-green tailcoat and ivory-and-green striped waistcoat, every inch of him made her heart flutter and her belly quake. His collar points were not as high as some of his friends’, but his boots shone in the candlelight and his hair glinted. He was every inch a gentleman about town.

Then her heart jumped into her throat. Cher dieu, he’s looking at me!

At her side, Lady Drummond bumped her shoulder. “See how his eyes light with a smile when he sees me? He’ll declare himself soon, I think.”

Clarice’s excitement tempered beneath the reality of her situation. “You’re probably right, Lady Drummond. Why would he not?” Everyone around town knew he was a marriage minded lord. Whispered rumors said that was really why he was in London. He wished to set up his nursery and put his domestic affairs in order. A part of her died at the thought of seeing Olivia on his arm as his wife. It had been a silly dream to think she would have captured his interest instead of her employer.

“Hush now. He’s coming over.” Lady Drummond sailed ahead and met him as he left his cronies and crossed the room. “Felix, darling, how nice of you to invite me this evening. Parliament takes too much of your commitment. I hardly see you anymore and we really should spend more time together.”

“Yes, well duty doesn’t wait for a social schedule, does it?” He took her hand but glanced past her at Clarice. “I’m honored you both were able to attend from such a quick request.”

Butterflies took flight in Clarice’s stomach. The mischief dancing in his eyes and the smile curving his lips played havoc with her insides. He hadn’t showed a reaction like that when he’d greeted Olivia. What was he about? She stepped forward, and when Felix briefly took her hand, the flutters increased.

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