Forbidden Duke by Victoria Pinder

Author:Victoria Pinder [Pinder, Victoria]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Love in a Book
Published: 2018-03-20T04:00:00+00:00

15

Donna’s stomach churned as she waited on the front step before Woodbridge Hall. Hopefully Beth wouldn’t judge her too harshly for staying with Blackwell last night rather than go to the inn as they’d planned. Crying yesterday to her dearest friend hadn’t been good, though Beth had helped Donna sort out her feelings.

Finally, a black Rolls Royce turned onto the driveway and Donna took a deep, steadying breath. Beth was here!

The town car stopped in front of the house and the driver, uniformed in black, hopped out and opened the rear door.

Donna grinned and hugged Beth tight, grateful that she’d made the long trip. Her dyed blonde to cover the grays, skin wrinkled from the Miami sun, Beth return hug bathed Donna in warmth and love. “Beth, it’s good you’re here.”

When the hug ended, Donna fixed her purple blouse, tucking it into the black skirt that she used to wear to work. At some point soon, she’d have to shop for clothes as she didn’t plan on going to Miami for her things, and shopping with Beth for new duchess clothes would be fun.

Beth’s eyes widened as she stared at the house. “Glad you stuck it out here last night and not the inn.”

“Me too.” She and Blackwell had connected on so many levels that while she was still nervous about becoming a duchess, she had every faith that he would help her learn at his side. Donna walked forward onto the first low white marble step. “Come. I want you to meet Blackwell.”

Beth followed and took Donna’s arm as they climbed the flat, short steps. Once they reached the front door, Beth tugged her back and whispered, “Why is he not outside with you?”

Donna smiled at Beth’s protectiveness. “He was, but he just received a phone call. Please give him a chance. I do love him.”

Beth’s features softened. “Wow. I’m so glad to hear it, honey.”

The door opened and Blackwell joined them both on the front step. “Donna, I was on my way back out.”

Donna helped her friend inside as Blackwell held the door. Donna couldn’t stop looking at Blackwell, her heart warming with love. “Who was on the phone?”

Blackwell’s head lowered and grief flashed across his face. “My friend, Remington Burke, the Earl of Sky. His grandmother is dying and she wants to see me before she goes.”

She reached out and squeezed Blackwell’s upper arm. “That’s horrible. I’m so sorry. Is there anything I can do?”

He nodded and met her gaze. “Come with me after lunch? I’m sure Chelsea or her father will be there so we can straighten everything out with her and be in the clear to plan our wedding for whenever you want. I’ll handle the details, so you don’t need to worry about it. As I told you last night, the contract included an exit clause where I pay her a fee, and then we’re done.”

Sounded easy enough and no emotions were involved on either person’s part. She nodded, but then she turned to her friend.

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