Her Duke to Savor by Dawn Brower

Author:Dawn Brower [Brower, Dawn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: MG Press

Six

Parlor games…

Eli had no desire to take part in such tedious activities. If he didn’t have an ulterior motive, he would have made himself scarce. He still had a bet to win, and so far, he had made almost no progress on that end. Admittedly, he didn’t care to win that wager for the sake of, well, winning. He wanted to ensure his dear friend had love in her life again and he did fully believe that Elena’s happiness could be found with the Earl of Northfield. He just had to help her see that.

Once he ensured Elena and Northfield found their way back to each other, he could give his regrets to their hostess and then return to London. It was for the best that he left as soon as possible. He couldn’t stay at the house party or he’d give in to the temptation that was Lady Gabriella St. Giles. He wanted her. Almost desperately… If he thought he deserved a lady as sweet and honorable as Lady Gabriella, he wouldn’t fight that temptation nearly as hard as he had been. But he knew better.

Elena entered the room and grinned when she met Eli’s gaze. “I thought you might find a way to excuse yourself from this activity.”

“Why would I?” He grinned. “It sounds quite entertaining.” It terrified him a little bit if he was being honest. There were so many risks involved with this little scheme he had devised. He might manage to pair Elena with the earl, but he also could find himself alone with Lady Gabriella. Still, he would take that risk, and gladly if it meant Elena ended up with a man she loved, and loved her in return. “I’m here to help, as requested.”

“Are you?” She lifted a brow. “Then, by all means. Assist me” Elena smiled. “Hold these cards for me while I arrange the rest.”

He stared down at the cards. “How is this a parlor game exactly?”

“It isn’t,” Elena said. “Not in the traditional sense. You’ll understand more once everyone arrives.”

A few moments later, Lord Northfield entered, followed by Lord Cocwood. The earl and the baron didn’t seem to like each other much. Eli knew little about the baron and reserved judgment on that score.

“Are we the first to arrive?” Lord Northfield asked.

Eli didn’t roll his eyes, but he wanted to. Nothing like stating what was quite apparent to everyone present. “You are,” he answered. “I hope you’re both ready for an entertaining afternoon.”

“I am,” Lord Cocwood said. He grinned. “I’m always ready for something enjoyable.”

Was he? Eli narrowed his gaze. Perhaps Lord Northfield had the baron’s measure, after all. “We’re still waiting for others to join us.” He turned toward Elena. “Do you expect many of the house guests to be here?”

“I have a few more that expressed interest,” she told him. “They’ll be here shortly, I’m certain.”

Eli tapped his foot as he waited. He both wanted Lady Gabriella to arrive and hoped she didn’t a the same time. It was quite a conundrum inside his confused mind.

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