Kissed by a Scottish Rogue by Samantha Grace

Author:Samantha Grace
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2015-01-18T00:00:00+00:00

Seven

The wheels of the Thornes’ carriage splashed through a mud puddle as the driver turned onto the lane leading back to Aldmist Fell. Finally, Edith had been granted a moment alone with Lavinia without the possibility of Lord St. Ambrose interrupting or Gracie dragging everyone off to the next holiday activity. Yesterday alone the girl had charged the group with building a snow family, lobbing snowballs at one another, and singing carols until well past midnight. Edith had never been so tired in her life, but she was having a wonderful time also.

Edith chuckled as she recalled the scene at breakfast. “I didn’t think it was possible, but I swear Gracie has become even more dramatic these past few months. I thought you said she would outgrow it.”

Lavinia slumped on carriage bench and laid the back of her hand against her forehead in mock distress as Gracie had done. “I’m afraid I cannot see to everyone’s entertainment today,” she mimicked. “I’m done in to a cow’s thumb, and I plan to spend the day reading.”

“The men were positively gleeful to be given a reprieve, I think.” Lords Thorne and St. Ambrose quickly made plans to hunt with Mr. McTaggart.

“I think we are all happy for a reprieve,” Lavinia said.

She and Edith chose to spend the day shopping in the village, while Lady Thorne, her sister Pearl, and Pearl’s husband agreed reading sounded like a delightful way to pass the morning.

Lavinia gestured to the snowy white linen draped across Edith’s lap. “What are you planning to make?”

“Gracie spilled chocolate on Mr. McTaggart’s shirt last week, and I wasn’t able to remove the stain. I thought it only proper to provide a replacement.”

Mentally, she went through the steps of drawing a pattern for a man’s shirt. If she began as soon as the carriage arrived back at the castle, she could have the pieces cut and pinned before dinner. It would be ready in plenty of time for the McTaggart’s Christmas Eve celebration in two days.

Lavinia reached for her reticule. “There is no need for you to replace Mr. McTaggart’s shirt. How much was the fabric? I will reimburse you.”

Edith held up a hand to refuse the offer. “I want to make it for him. After he taught me to skate and showed me around Aldmist Fell, it’s the least I can do.”

“I see.” Lavinia closed her reticule and returned it to the bench before lounging against the seat cushion. “When do you intend to give it to him?”

Edith shrugged, her face growing warm. “I will see him at the McTaggarts’ Christmas gathering. I suppose that is as good a time as any.”

“Indeed,” Lavinia said with a coy smile. “Have you thought about what you’ll wear to the party?”

Edith bit her lip, recalling what garments hung in her wardrobe. Nothing she owned was fit for a party. “I don’t know. I suppose I will figure out something.”

“I brought several gowns I likely won’t have any occasion to wear. I’m happy to loan you one.

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