His Not So Sensible Miss (A Gentleman's Guide to Once Upon a Time - Book 3) by Jane Charles

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

Chapter 9

Tonight Emily would attend a Shakespearean play with just Claresta, Her Grace and Noah to escort them. No dancing, no talking, no crowds. Other than the necessary intermission, she would be secluded in the private box with only a few and be able to watch the play. It sounded like a perfect evening. Heaven knew she wasn’t ready for another meeting with Dillon. She tried to block out his last words, Did those weeks mean anything to you? Had she given too much away with her response? Whatever feelings had developed between them had been genuine, which made this situation all the more difficult. Still, if he had been honest about who he was, none of this would have ever happened. If he’d admitted that first day that he was the heir to the snootiest family in the area, she would have never ridden that direction again.

The theatre was crowded when they finally arrived, but Noah was instrumental in guiding them through the crowd to the duke’s private box. Emily let out a sigh of relief and sank into her seat. London may have many interesting pursuits to offer, but the crowds were suffocating. This was the very reason she preferred to remain in the country. At home, even at the most crowded assembly one could breathe, unlike the social events here.

Below her in the pit, the spectators were in a joyous mood. The girls selling oranges wove their way, quite skillfully, through the crowds. Laughter surrounded her and Emily’s eyes shifted from one gathering to another before looking at the occupants in the other private boxes. Many faces she recognized and nodded at their similar greetings. Two boxes down, Mr. and Mrs. Chambers had taken their seat. Emily could have done without seeing them, but decided not to let their presence dampen her festive mood.

The duchess turned toward the door. “I am so glad you could join us, Mr. Chambers.”

No. Not tonight, please. Slowly she turned in that direction. Standing in the doorway, looking more handsome than anyone had a right, Dillon nodded in her direction. He was dressed formally in a black, tight fitting jacket. His white shirt and cravat were bright against his tanned faced. The man was a rogue!

He smiled and greeted everyone warmly, lingering perhaps a little too long over her hand than necessary. What was his game tonight?

“I asked Mr. Chambers to join us when Lord Felding hinted that he didn’t have enough arms to escort three ladies,” Her Grace explained.

Claresta seemed all too happy to see him. Must Emily endure their affection for one another yet another night?

Noah took his seat in the second row, next to the duchess. Claresta stood and moved to the last seat in the front row, leaving a chair between them. “Please, Mr. Chambers.” She gestured to the chair. Dillon didn’t hesitate and settle himself.

This is too much.

Dillon turned back to his hostess. “I did not ask, what is the play this evening?”

An odd look showed on Her Grace’s face, and Emily was hard pressed to define it.

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