Forgotten Friend by Miranda D Nelson

Author:Miranda D Nelson [Nelson, Miranda D]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Calequoia Books
Published: 2017-03-11T05:00:00+00:00

Coralyn’s nerves did not cease as they drove to the ball that evening, though not all her anxiety was centered on Lord Seton. Christopher sat beside her, and Coralyn was reminded of her aunt’s questions that afternoon. She had never stopped to consider her feelings for him, but now wondered if she ought to have. Yet part of her felt that if she were in love, there would be nothing to consider. She would simply know it, as Aunt Agnes had said.

Upon arriving at the ball, Christopher extended his hand to help her from the carriage, then laced her hand through his arm. The gesture both pleased and concerned her. What will Lord Seton think? Coralyn banished the thought just as quickly. She could not care what Lord Seton thought.

However much she did not care what he thought, she could not avoid him. After she had removed her coat, Christopher took her arm again and led her into the ballroom. She saw Lord Seton across the room, and even at the distance, the anger in his eyes was unmistakable. He came quickly through the crowd, shoving past more than one guest who watched him with scorn.

A jolt of fear ran through Coralyn as she remembered the night she had refused him. When he’d come today in all his politeness, she’d assumed that his aggressive behavior had been a passing ordeal. But the way he looked as he come toward her now left her doubting that assumption.

Christopher leaned close to her. “Will you dance with me, Coralyn?”

Regret filled her heart. She would much prefer to dance with him. “I wish I could, but I have been promised for the first dance.”

His forehead creased. “To whom?”

“To myself.” Lord Seton stopped in front of them. He had done well to hide his anger, but he, nonetheless, seemed tense.

Christopher narrowed his eyes at him and his jaw tensed. “Lord Seton, how surprising to see you in Roselund Heights. I was under the impression you were to remain in London for the holiday.”

“It was my original intent, but my plans have changed.” He looked icily at Christopher. “Forgive me, I was not under the impression that I must report my movements to you.”

Christopher’s lips formed a firm line and he straightened his shoulders.

Lord Seton lowered his gaze to Coralyn. “I am more surprised Miss Fairchild did not inform you of my presence. She has known for several hours.”

Christopher looked down at her as well, and though she did not meet his gaze, she could feel the questions in his expression.

Lord Seton smirked at Christopher. “If you must know, I am here specifically to see Miss Fairchild. I had hoped to court her in London, but seeing as she left, I had no choice but to follow her to Roselund Heights.”

Coralyn felt her face burn crimson.

Stupid man!

She felt Christopher tense beside her, then unwrap her hand from his arm. “I must beg your forgiveness. I did not realize you held a claim over her company.”

Coralyn looked up at him at last, hoping her eyes could communicate how dreadfully wrong Lord Seton was.

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