If You were Mine by Rebecca King

Author:Rebecca King
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Rebecca King
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Isobel sighed fondly at the memory of the simple, almost innocent joy of their first time together.

If only the rest of her life since had been so easy. Everything went wrong that following morning.

Dominic arrived as promised shortly after breakfast. Dressed in riding breeches, his clothing had been chosen to blend in with locals. His fine cotton shirt had been replaced by a coarser, duller version. His highly polished boots exchanged for work roughened ones. Even Brutus, his trusted mount, had been banished to the pasture, replaced by one Isobel had never seen before.

Eagerly she swept down the large oak staircase at Willowbrook, holding the precious memories against her heart with a feminine pride and delight that practically shone from her gently flushed face. With unladylike speed she burst into the library to find the object of her affections standing deep in quiet conversation with Peter. The smile that had suffused her face slowly disappeared as she took in his stern countenance. He didn’t return her smile. No joy or emotion showed on his features at all as he studied her.

A frown marred her brow as she carefully approached the men, casting a quick glance at her brother. Whatever they had been discussing was serious as he looked as stern as Dominic. Had he told him?

“Hello, Dominic. Can I offer you tea before you go?” Inwardly she screamed questions at him she couldn’t put a voice to.

“Sorry Isobel, we don’t have the time. We need to go within a few minutes.” Peter replied donning his rough workman’s coat.

It hadn’t struck Isobel exactly what they were going to until now. With a sinking heart she tried to capture Dominic’s gaze but he refused to look at her, instead watching Peter with studious intent.

Did he regret what had happened? Certainly she had provoked him, but he had certainly been willing despite his initial reluctance. Why was he being so vague now? Had what they shared meant nothing to him?

Her heart leapt in her throat as Dominic turned towards her, only for it to be deflated again at his steady, almost emotionless regard.

“While Peter is away, I fully understand you will be under the protection of Elspeth. I would like your promise that should anything untoward happen while I am away, you must contact my man of business at Havistock Hall without delay. He has been instructed to assist you in any way possible should you contact him. Will you?” Dominic’s gaze was almost brotherly as it studied her carefully.

Isobel felt tears sting her eyes as sudden doubts about last night began to bubble and swirl inside her.

Unable to speak past the huge lump of hurt pride in her throat, Isobel mutely nodded and moved towards the fireplace, reluctant to allow him to see just how much his coldness was hurting her. Pride demanded that she keep her emotions in check and wave them off with a smile, the tears would come later.

Taking a few moments to compose herself as soon as the

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