Lady Mary Contrary: Regency Ever After book 2 by Anneka R. Walker

Author:Anneka R. Walker [Walker, Anneka R.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-01-28T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

Mary had seen Blake ride up to the castle from her view in the small alcove. Then she’d waited, just tucked behind the top of the stairs, and stole a glimpse of her mother cornering him. It did not take much deducing to discover that the subject of their conversation was her. Once her mother had an idea, she stuck to it.

Tears dripped from her eyes as she waited. Her plan for Terrance to find her a suitor had worked in all the wrong ways. Now Mary was doomed to have Lord Templeton as her fate. The door opened twice before Blake exited. Her breath caught, and she slipped back into her alcove. She did not want him to see her cry.

His steps grew louder as he finished climbing the stairs and drew closer to her. A hiccup escaped and she slammed her hand over her mouth.

His steps ceased right in front of her hiding spot.

It was her curse. More often than not, she developed hiccups when she cried. She held her breath and didn’t so much as flinch until the footsteps started up again. Blake was no doubt on his way to the nursery.

When Mary was sure the corridor was clear, she snuck out of her hiding place and hurried to find Terrance. She pushed open his door, startling him.

Terrance’s surprised expression turned into feigned annoyance. “I could have been dressing, you know.”

“I knew you were packing.” She took several heavy steps to his bed and sat down. “I’ve made a mess of everything.”

“Gunther again?”

“Yes,” Mary said, not even caring how whiney her voice sounded. “What advice do you have for me?”

“Do whatever you can to secure Lord Templeton’s affections at dinner tonight.”

“And that will make Blake wildly jealous?” Mary wasn’t sure it would work.

“No,” Terrance said, tossing a stack of handkerchiefs into his trunk. “My advice is literal. It’s high time you consider options outside of Blake Gunther.”

His pronouncement depressed her further. “All right. I’ll really try this time.”

“Good, because my patience with my friend is wearing thin, and if he makes you cry one more time, he’ll live to regret it.”

Mary’s lips quivered, but she managed a watery smile for her brother. “He won’t, because I am going to take your advice. But if Blake gets under my skin again, I will let you do your worst. Go for his nose, will you? His face is far too perfect for his own good.”

Terrance chuckled. “I’m going to miss you, Mary Contrary.”

Mary’s smile flipped into a scowl. “Terrance Hadley!”

He put his hands up to beg for mercy. “I swear I said your nickname with only the utmost affection.”

She rolled her eyes and stood to leave. “Perhaps I ought to write to Miss Bliss and tell her just how charming you really are.” She stuck her tongue out at her brother and left his room with her threat hanging over him. A small smile crept back over her lips. Terrance was lucky to have found someone. Tonight would be her turn.

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