Her Devilish Marquess by Ruth Ann Nordin

Author:Ruth Ann Nordin
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: sex, historical romance, regency, regency romance, scandal, bride, arranged marriage, virgin hero, wallflower heroine
Publisher: Ruth Ann Nordin

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“Good afternoon,” Derek greeted the twelve-year-old girl of a small residence. “I have an appointment with your mother. Did she tell you I was coming by?”

“Yes.” The girl gestured for him to enter the home. “You’re early. You aren’t supposed to be here for another thirty minutes.”

Derek stepped into the house and said, “Things didn’t take as long with the last patient as I expected. I hope that’s all right.”

She nodded. “I’ll tell Mother you’re here. She’s taking a nap.”

As she hurried off down the hallway, he went further into the room where her younger siblings were. The seven-year-old girl was quietly reading a book. The two, three, and five-year-olds were playing with toys. Well, none of the children seemed to be ill. So the matter involved either Christina Leith or her husband.

He sat on the couch, and the children came over to him, asking if he’d brought any candy. He dug out the small treats from his pocket and handed them to the children.

The twelve-year-old came back out. “I knocked on Mother’s door and let her know you’re here. She said she’ll be out soon.” She turned to her brothers and sisters. “Let’s go to the park. The doctor needs things quiet while he visits with Mother.”

With candy in hand, the children ran to get their shoes, nearly bumping into each other as they did so. Derek chuckled at the sight. Maybe someday, he and Danette would have children who toppled over each other like these did.

A couple minutes after the children left, Christina came into the room, her face flushed and her hair slightly out of place. She was patting it, but no matter how hard she tried, a few errant strands wouldn’t cooperate. Even her skirt showed signs of an afternoon tryst. Derek’s eyes widened in surprise. He had assumed her husband was at work, but apparently, he wasn’t.

“My lord,” she greeted with a bow as he rose to his feet, “I didn’t expect you here so early.”

“First, there’s no need to stand on formality just because I have a title now. Second, I’m sorry I came early. My last appointment was over sooner than had I anticipated,” he replied then gestured for her to sit.

She settled on the settee and adjusted the skirt neatly around her. “It feels so different to have a marquess as my doctor.”

“It shouldn’t,” he replied, returning to his chair. “I’m the same person I always was. Now, I notice your children are doing well, and I take it your husband is, too. You also look to be in good health. Shall I guess why you wanted me here?” he asked, his tone taking on a teasing quality.

“You know me much too well. I bet you can guess.”

“Only because I’ve been taking care of you and your family for years. All right. Since you want me to guess, I will. You’re expecting another child, and you want me to confirm whether or not you’re right.”

“I know it’s silly. I’ve been with child often enough, but I feel better having the assurance.

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