Healing the Broken Marchioness by Ella Edon

Author:Ella Edon
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2020-02-26T22:00:00+00:00

Dinner came quicker than anticipated. He took a seat beside Lady Victoria. Lady Bowmount sat opposite him. There was a glint in her eyes. After their conversation in the afternoon, he was pleased, happier than he had been in days. It was not exactly where he wanted them both to be, but it was something. And it was enough. For now.

Lady Victoria was smiling again.

"Mother, you should certainly play draught with me sometime. I wager I'd beat you, without you helping me, of course."

He laughed at the jab thrown at him.

Lady Bowmount nodded. "Of course, darling. So long as you are quite sure who you are up against."

"I wager that the lady has just threatened you, My Lady. And even questioned your skill," Arthur sighed to Lady Victoria.

Her eyes widened. "You think so? I presume she is oblivious to who she is up against," Lady Victoria said, quoting his lines.

Lady Bowmount raised a brow at him. "You are becoming quite an influence on the lady. I'm not sure I like that, My Lord."

Arthur laughed boisterously. She was referring to him openly. And with a smile. It was as though she cared nothing of anyone’s opinion of. He sat up, willing himself to look her in the eye and not feel weak. "Perhaps it is for the best, My Lady. Do you not see? She has become master in a board game and has even challenged. She is brave."

Arthur let his gaze wander. His eyes landed on the Dowager Marchioness. She watched them all curiously. Her lips twitched, and she was squinting, as though she was trying to understand what was going on. After a while, she cleared her throat. "I suppose you all are well aware that the dining table is meant for eating, and not discussing irrelevant subjects. Katherine, say the prayer so we may eat."

Lady Bowmount obliged. She bowed her head and did as asked. As she prayed for the meal, Arthur prayed in his heart, thankful for how easy it was to fall in step with Lady Bowmount. He was grateful that they were on good terms again. He may not be able to hold her yet, or claim her as his own, but it did not mean that he was giving up on her. He wanted her, so much. He wanted her smile, her friendship, and her comfort. He wanted so much from her. He would hold on to it, for now. When he was sure that the time was right, he would make his wish known, not just to her, but to all.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.