Enemy of the Wallflower: Lady Be Vengeful by Dawn Brower

Author:Dawn Brower [Brower, Dawn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: MG Press
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Hayes stared at the maze and considered her suggestions. It would be a great way for them to be alone together. He wanted that. Desperately. There were too many gazes upon them here, and he wouldn’t be able to do as he wanted with all those prying eyes watching his every move.

“If you wish,” he said. Honestly, he would have agreed to anything she suggested. Hayes was just grateful to have her by his side.

He looped his arm with hers and escorted her down the stairs leading to the garden. They strolled in silence on the path that led to the maze. He had never felt this content with anyone before. The silence soothed him. It was enough to just be with her. They didn’t need to speak and finally; they were in accord.

“Have you ever been in the maze?” she asked.

“I have,” he admitted. “I spent a lot of time here before we went on our sojourn.”

“The one to Italy, was it?” Curiosity filled her voice as she spoke.

He nodded. “And a few other places.” It had been his first taste of freedom. If Cora’s father hadn’t insisted that he be allowed to go, his father never would have given his permission. The Earl of Farrington had been more of a father to him than his own had ever been. He knew Cora had resented him for that. Farrington should have been better with her and her sister. Hayes could not change that, though he wished he could.

“What was it like?” She leaned against him as they walked. Her head rested against him. “I’ve always wanted to travel.”

He’d take her anywhere she wanted to go. Hayes would do anything for her. Only for her. “It was enlightening.” He grinned. “I had a very structured life.” That was putting things mildly. “Away from home I was able to do many things previously denied me. I might have gone a little wild at first.”

“Isn’t that the whole reason young men do that sort of traveling?” She glanced up at him. The moonlight framed her face, giving her an ethereal glow. “So, they can sow their wild oats and all that nonsense.”

“I suppose,” he said. “But I know many gentlemen that continue to do that and more while at home in England.” Hayes shrugged. “I didn’t have that luxury. I had to do all my carousing while on the continent.”

What he didn’t say was that his father had ensured he couldn’t do squat. It wasn’t until the old man died that he knew true freedom. Usually, one grieved the loss of a parent. Hayes had celebrated. No greater day existed for him. At least not until now. Having Cora by his side made him happy. Hayes had never known true happiness.

She nodded. “I understand,” Cora said in a soft tone. “Maybe not in the same fashion as you. I do not have any freedom. Most women do not.”

“If you could go anywhere, or do anything,” he began. “What would it be?”

“I’m not certain.

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