Desperate In Delaware (Yours Truly:The Lovelorn Book 11) by Clemmons Caroline

Author:Clemmons, Caroline [Clemmons, Caroline]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2020-07-06T16:00:00+00:00

Dear Mina,

This is my special gift to you—and to Austin. It’s very romantic. I know you’re a bit shy but you’ll be glad you wore this for as long as it stays on!

With much love,

Your favorite cousin

Mina could visualize Cindy giggling as she traded the gowns and included the note. Mina held the new garment by the shoulders. Good heavens, Austin would be able to see through it. Could she dare wear such a scandalous nightgown?

She had to because that imp Cindy had kept the old one. Either she’d wear her shift or this gown. With a sigh, she undressed and donned the beautiful nightgown. It was so soft she felt like a princess—an exposed one.

Wait until she saw her cousin. Mina would give Cindy a piece of her mind.

***

Mina woke because of faint noises from the other part of the house. Austin was up and that meant Spuds probably was, too. She finished her toilette and dressed quickly, conscious of a few new twinges from joining with her groom.

Austin truly was her husband now, just like the Bible said. Cleaving only to each other they were now one. She couldn’t help smiling to herself as she realized Cindy had been right. Once she’d relaxed she hadn’t minded Austin’s touch. At all! She sensed the heat of a blush at the thought.

In the kitchen Austin sat at the table drinking a cup of coffee. Spuds laid slices of ham in a large cast iron skillet. A basket of eggs sat on the counter nearby.

“Good morning.” She aimed a smile at Austin. Receiving one in return, she filled a cup with coffee and sipped the brew. “This range is not like the old one I used. Spuds, I’d like to help if you can tell me what needs to be done.”

“You two are supposed to be on your honeymoon. Reckon you can both take today off at least.”

Austin set down his cup. “I promised to show you around, Mina. Can you ride a horse?”

“English sidesaddle. Does that count?”

“Good that you know how to handle a horse. You’ll find our western saddles much more comfortable. Do you have britches to wear instead of or under your skirt?”

She shook her head. “I’ve heard of split skirts but I don’t have one yet. I sew and can make one as soon as I get fabric.”

Spuds turned around from the stove and gave Mina an assessing look. “You’re about the size around of a minute. I have a clean pair of britches I’ll loan you. If you cinch them tight so they don’t fall down you oughta be able to wear them.”

“Thank you, Spuds. If you don’t mind, I’ll accept your gracious offer.”

“Just in case, I left a pair on my bed. You just nip in there and get them and go on to your room and get into them.”

“I’ll hurry so I don’t hold up breakfast.” She rushed into Spuds’ room.

Sure enough, there was a pair of pants laid out on his bed. Before she left, she glanced around the room.

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