Ladies of Deception 02 - Misleading Lord Martineau by Ginny Hartman

Author:Ginny Hartman [Hartman, Ginny]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2013-09-02T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

Sunday April 24th, 1814

Elliot had stayed up late into the night thinking about how much his life had changed with the previous day’s discovery. He was a father! And now he had to insure that he’d become a husband as well. First things first, he needed to inform Soren that he was no longer going to America. Ironically enough, though his plans for starting a new life in America were now irrelevant, he was however very much on the path to starting a completely new life, a life that he was actually excited to start living.

He took the extra time to prepare for the day, even indulging in a long bath that had been brought to his room. He formulated a plan for his day as he soaked, anxious to get back to Felicity and Edith. One of the first things he needed to do was go speak with Soren and inform him that he would no longer be sailing with him to America. Though he was eager to get that out of the way, he knew that the duke and duchess usually attended Sunday morning church services and wouldn’t be home so early in the morning.

As soon as Charles had helped him dress, he sat down at the writing desk sitting in the corner of his room and penned a quick note to Felicity telling her that he would be by later to visit. Once he finished, he sprinkled a handful of sand on the paper to dry the ink. After dusting it off he sealed the missive with a drop of wax and handed it to Charles and instructed him to see that it got delivered before he headed out to attend to his business.

Pierce’s townhouse was a bustle of activity when Elliot arrived, the family having just gotten home from church. As always, Hope was excited to see him and quickly instructed breakfast to be served.

Once everyone was seated, Elliot turned to Soren and said, “I came to discuss my plans of going to America with you.”

Soren set his napkin down on the table after dabbing at the corners of his mouth, “Splendid. I just talked to my shipping partner yesterday and it looks as if we may be able to sail sooner rather than later. Can you have your affairs in order any earlier in case that is the case?”

“Actually I’ve had a change in circumstance and will no longer need your assistance. I’m planning to stay in London indefinitely.”

Hope squealed in delight, “Really? That’s wonderful.”

Pierce paused before taking a bite of toast. Looking at Elliot he noticed that something in his countenance had changed. Setting the uneaten toast back down on his plate, he brushed the crumbs from his fingers and said, “Dare I ask what your change in circumstance is?”

Elliot sat back in his chair, crossing one booted foot casually over his thigh. “It seems I’m getting married.”

Pierce spit out the mouthful of tea that he had just swallowed. Noelle looked at him

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