His Contrary Bride (A Gentleman's Guide to One Upon a Time - Book 2) by Charles Jane

Author:Charles, Jane
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance regency historical regency romance historical romance
Publisher: Jane Charles

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Lord Chesterfield took his leave less than an hour later and his nephew followed suit, wanting to return to his wife and confident their uncle would not return. Sabrina’s chaperones were now Phoebe and Taylor. Thus, for the next two hours Sabrina stood with Phoebe while gentlemen gathered close. Marius stood at Taylor’s shoulder, directly behind the ladies, trying to hide his irritation.

Marius accepted the reasoning behind her rejection, but it had not altered his plans. If only he could be alone with her, only for a short time. Then he could convince her of the rightness of a marriage between them.

With Ramsey as her chaperone, Marius had hoped he would get an opportunity to speak with Sabrina alone. Now Taylor stood guard and sent him a look which clearly bespoke that there wasn’t a chance in hell Marius would be alone with Sabrina. It wasn’t that Taylor was worried about what Marius may do, his friend just enjoyed having the control of making Marius suffer. They had been friends too long not to know his intentions.

As the chords of a waltz struck, Marius took his opportunity. Stepping forward he bowed and asked Phoebe to dance. Taylor began to object but Marius quickly reminded him of his duty to watch over Sabrina.

In the center of the floor Marius bowed and Phoebe curtseyed before they began to dance.

“I might be flattered if I didn’t know the real purpose for this dance.” Phoebe smiled up at him.

“You wound me.” Marius placed a hand over his heart attempted to look insulted. “What possible other reason could there be other than wanting to bask in your beauty?”

Phoebe laughed loudly, drawing a few looks. “You should be on the stage, Mr. Parker.”

“You think so? It could be fun I suppose.”

Phoebe simply laughed more as he twirled in a spin across the floor.

“As you must have heard, my first proposal didn’t go very well. I need to speak with Sabrina again, alone.”

Phoebe looked up at him as if considering his words.

“You know I can’t openly court her now that her uncle is in town and your husband isn’t about to give me an opportunity this evening.”

Phoebe glanced toward Taylor before looking back to Marius with a mischievous glint in her eyes. “Suddenly I am growing tired. Would you mind seeing Sabrina home, Mr. Parker?” She asked innocently.

“I could kiss you, Phoebe, but I don’t want to get up at dawn to face your husband.”

“Wise decision.” Phoebe offered her arm so Marius could lead her from the floor.

Taylor began to object the moment Phoebe made the suggestion.

“Oh please, Taylor, what could possibly happen in a carriage?”

Her words were met with stunned silence from Marius’s friends. Her smile alone indicated she knew very well what could happen, but everyone remained silent regardless.

An hour later, Marius had her by his side in the dark carriage. She remained stiff in her seat and stared forward. He lowered the shades when they were on the street away from the manor and lit the lamps.

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