De Warenne Dynasty 06 - The Stolen Bride by Brenda Joyce

Author:Brenda Joyce [Joyce, Brenda]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TWELVE

“THIS IS IMPOSSIBLE,” Tyrell said, pacing. “I am sitting here in my home doing nothing, while Eleanor and Sean are out there, somewhere, Sean fleeing for his very life.”

He paused in front of the hearth, where his wife was seated on the sofa with the countess. Lizzie stood and went to him. “Rex is inCork —he sent word. Cliff should be there by the morning. Your father is halfway toLondon to petition for a pardon. Ty, someone has to be here.”

“I realize the earldom supercedes everything—believe me, I do.” He was bitter. “Duty traps me once again, it seems.”

Lizzie exchanged a look with the countess. “I know you would prefer to gallop toCork and search every shop and house there by yourself, but the earldom does take precedence. Sean would not want you to involve yourself and, in doing so, jeopardize all this family has and stands for.”

“Devlin has gone toCobh to make his purchase,” the countess remarked. Her face was pale with strain and fatigue.

“And if his part in this is ever discovered, Dev has everything to lose, as well,” Tyrell said fervently. “As for my dear friend McBane, I could strangle his scrawny neck for waiting an entire afternoon before telling us what he knew!”

“He is a traitor, too.” Lizzie defended her brother-in-law. “You should be thanking him for helping Sean in the first place, when he did not even know who he was.”

“Thank God for Rory,” the countess whispered. “Lizzie, how is your sister managing?”

Lizzie’s sister,Georgina , was married to McBane. “She is remarkably calm. I feel certain that Georgie has had prior knowledge of Rory’s clandestine affairs.” Lizzie went to her mother-in-law and took her hand. “They are all strong, determined, brave men. Oh, Mary, I know what you must be feeling, I do, because I love Eleanor dearly and having heard so much about Sean, I love him, too! Our men will save the day. You must believe it, for I do.”

Mary embraced her. “The day you became my daughter was the biggest blessing our family has ever had,” she said.

“Finally, something I can agree with,” Tyrell stated.

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A knock sounded on the door. Tyrell turned. “Enter,” he said tersely.

A servant bowed. “My lord, a Colonel Reed is here to speak with you. He claims the matter is an urgent one.”

Tyrell glanced at his wife and mother. “Send him in.”

“That won’t be necessary.” A handsome blond officer in the blue uniform of the Light Dragoons strode briskly in, his blue gaze hard and cold. “Lord de Warenne, we meet at long last.” He bowed. Some sarcasm clung to his words.

“Colonel,” Tyrell said cautiously. He turned to face the ladies. “We should like a private moment.”

“Of course.” Lizzie smiled at him and taking the countess’s arm, they hurried out.

“Would you like any refreshments?” Tyrell asked politely, very wary now. He had never heard of this officer and did not know him. He was afraid that any news he might be bringing would be unfortunate.

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