Lady Lucinda's Lords by Jane Charles

Author:Jane Charles
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Night Shift Publishing

Nine

Lucinda had to nearly search the entire estate before she found Mr. Copeland at the lake. To hear Lord I admit that he loved another was a welcome relief. While he was handsome and didn’t write horrid poetry or condescend to her, he also hadn’t interacted with anyone either. She overheard him say more to Mr. Copeland than anyone else since he’d arrived.

What surprised her, was that Lord I had left her alone with Mr. Copeland, not that Lucinda had any complaints. She needed to determine why Mr. Copeland avoided her.

The hook was already baited so Lucinda cast the line and then settled back. It would take no time before a fish took the bait since this lake wasn’t used for entertainment but simply kept stocked for menu requirements.

Mr. Copeland raised a surprised eyebrow. “I take it that you have fished before.”

“I’ve cast a line, but that is all.”

“What else is there to fishing?”

“The baiting the hook.” She wrinkled her nose. “The removing the fish from the line. Those parts I’ve not learned, nor do I wish to.”

“Shouldn’t you be with your guests?” he asked.

“Are you trying to get rid of me?” she countered.

“I would never attempt to do so,” he assured her. “However, there are six gentlemen remaining who wish to win your hand.”

None of them mattered, only Mr. Copeland, except he’d done everything possible not to participate in any activities and never joined them for meals. Was it just her that he wished to avoid, or everyone? Did she dare ask?

“Lady Lucinda, your grandmother requests your presence in the manor.”

She turned to find Warren, the butler, emerge from the path. It must be important if he’d come all this way because Warren rarely left the manor.

“Your presence is also requested, Mr. Copeland,” Warren added.

Mr. Copeland blinked. “Mine? By whom?”

“Your aunts and Her Grace.”

“Please tell them that I’ll be along as soon as I’ve returned the fish and poles to the Head Gamekeeper.”

“I’ll see to the task. Neither of you should keep Her Grace waiting.”

Caleb handed the poles off to the impeccably dressed, stern and firm butler, wondering if the man had ever held a fishing pole in his life, or even fished. “There are fish in the net within the water.”

“Very good, Mr. Copeland. I’ll see everything returned.”

Caleb turned to Lady Lucinda. “Then I suppose I shall escort you back to the manor.”

“Thank you, Mr. Copeland.” She glanced up at him. “This afternoon we are visiting the chapel ruins if you wish to join us.”

“I believe my place is here, but I thank you for the invitation.” As much as he’d enjoy spending more time with Lady Lucinda, he knew it wasn’t wise, though he’d not discourage her when she wished to fish. Was it because she was hiding from her lords or because she wished to be with him? If she were hiding, she certainly could have found a place closer than the far edges of the estate. So, why had she come to the lake?

“I’d enjoy your company,” she insisted.

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