Follow the Heart by Kaye Dacus

Author:Kaye Dacus
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian Romance
ISBN: 9781433677229
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Published: 2013-09-08T04:00:00+00:00

At the sound of footsteps coming closer, Andrew moved into the deep shadows of the conservatory, praying he wouldn’t be seen. He already felt foolish enough, stealing into the house to spy on the ball like a child pressing his face to the window of a sweet shop. But when he had seen Kate take the floor with Lord Thynne, he couldn’t draw himself away—and he couldn’t stop the crushing disappointment that piled on him the longer he watched.

He’d grown so accustomed to seeing her in her dark cloaks, her head covered with a hood or bonnet, that he’d come to think of her as someone he could at least be friends with, someone who understood his situation, who could, one day—if he made a success of himself—even consent to live the kind of life he could offer. But seeing her now, dressed in a gown that shimmered like the sapphire at her throat, her reddish-brown hair reflecting the warm glow of the candles and lamps surrounding her, any delusion he had of a future with Kate Dearing vanished.

She looked like one of them. Like a fine lady. Like one of the privileged, entitled, wealthy aristocrats who allowed no one of mean birth to breach their sanctuary.

Soft voices joined the sound of footfalls, and Andrew moved even farther back into the corner. He should have known that once the musicians took a break from their playing, couples would take the opportunity for a private moment in the conservatory or orangery. He should have departed long ago rather than risk being caught.

Kate’s skirts made a soft swishing sound against the marble tile floor. She laughed at something Lord Thynne said and responded, though Andrew could not make out her words.

Even in the dim light from the few lit sconces, Andrew could see that Kate and Lord Thynne looked quite happy together. Naturally. Kate—no, Katharine Dearing, like every other socialite he’d ever met, had merely been amusing herself with their meetings and walks until someone with wealth and standing came along to turn her head.

Of course, in her case, he couldn’t blame her. With her family in dire straits, she must win the attention, and the heart, of the wealthiest man she could find.

The sound of their voices trailed behind them as they made their way into the orangery. With no time to waste, Andrew checked to ensure no one else came behind them and crossed the room to exit through one of the large floor-to-ceiling windows, shivering as he ducked out and then pulled the sash closed behind him.

Tomorrow he would tell Christopher that they would leave for London on Monday. Andrew had work that would keep him busy in town for at least a fortnight. That would allow Kate to secure the viscount without any distraction—and without Andrew’s having to witness her doing so.

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