Embracing the Knight by Langston Jenn

Author:Langston, Jenn
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-68291-242-3
Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing
Published: 2016-10-12T04:00:00+00:00

“That’s not what marriage is about. Women need to make arrangements for themselves in order to avoid becoming a burden to their family. Then, you can produce heirs and see about taking care of your children.”

“Maybe love isn’t a requirement, but having some kind of feelings for your husband would be nice.”

Carolyn traced shapes on the coverlet with one finger. “I’ll admit it would make the union much easier. But, look what happened to father. He is still mourning our mother and it’s been almost two decades.”

With a nod, Claire turned her gaze out the window again. “I suppose it would be the same if you marry someone you love who didn’t return your affection.”

“Of course. Your entire marriage would be like a mourning period. Trying to live up to expectations you can never hope to achieve.”

Thoughts of Ian proposing to her in the portrait gallery made her vision fog. He wanted her physically, but if his past was any indication, he’d never been too picky in that regard.

If she hadn’t been his friend’s sister, would he have done it without requiring marriage? It didn’t matter. In the end, she didn’t want to lose her innocence, and therefore, her chances of making a good match. She also didn’t want to force Ian into marriage simply because she had pushed him into doing something he didn’t want to do.

She imagined becoming his wife. It would be glorious until his wandering eyes fell on another woman. Sitting at home waiting for him while he took pleasure in a mistress wasn’t for her. At one point she thought she could make him love her. Then she found him with his lips sealed on yet another girl.

“You’re right. But, would marriage be any easier if you didn’t love your husband and you knew he didn’t love you? That seems like it would be equally difficult.”

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