Liam's Luck by Josie Dennis

Author:Josie Dennis
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance
Published: 2017-05-30T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

Jackson sat at the worktable in the common rooms downstairs, cleaning and polishing Liam’s boots. It was part of his duty, and he’d already seen to the earl’s things earlier that morning. His body was still humming from the pleasure he and Liam had shared, and he couldn’t help but think about the upcoming evening with Charlotte.

Her passion had been stunning and not what he might have expected from a young woman like her. She was obviously innocent, and her kisses were the sweetest he’d ever tasted. Liam would take her tonight. Of that, he had no doubt.

That man had been a complete surprise, as well. Jackson knew nothing could ever come of his involvement with Liam, or Charlotte for that matter. They both drew him like no one ever had.

Back in London, when he’d been involved with one maid or a male servant, there had been passion and release but nothing more. He’d pleased them in return, but there had been no connection. It was a twist of irony that both Charlotte and Liam occupied his thoughts now. Their conversations as well as their more passionate exchanges. But oh, those passionate exchanges were something he doubted he would ever forget.

“What did Lord Sheffield get up to?” Peter asked as he strolled into the room.

Jackson started and then met the first footman’s gaze. Peter was a good sort, but he was still learning his way in Jackson’s opinion.

“What do you mean, Peter?”

Peter lifted his chin toward Liam’s boots. “Those are covered in mud, Hartley. Did he ride this morning?”

Jackson schooled his features. “I’m not sure. It’s my job to care for him during his stay, and that extends to his belongings.”

“I know, I know.” Peter settled at the table. “I cared for Elliot Hawk last month, if you recall.”

“Yes.” Elliot Hawk had left with Lady Hawksfell’s maid just weeks earlier, but that was a subject that was never spoken aloud. “And how did you like playing valet?”

“I took to the work, Hartley. With both that gentleman and his companion.”

Jackson had an inkling that there was more than companionship between Elliot Hawk and his friend, but he wouldn’t state as much in front of Peter.

“Oh good, I’ll have some company while I do my mending,” the new lady’s maid said as she joined them.

“Hello, Iris,” Jackson said to the pretty young woman.

Iris had very dark hair, nearly as dark as Liam Hawk’s, and pretty violet eyes. Peter was clearly interested in her, and pushed his thick auburn hair back from his face.

“How is your day going, Iris?” Peter asked.

Iris shrugged and settled down with her mending in front of her. “The countess likes her afternoon rests now, so my work isn’t so very taxing. I do find myself straightening up after the earl, however.” She winked in Jackson’s direction. “It seems his valet is about other duties.”

Jackson just smiled. “The earl’s brother needs me, too, Iris.”

“Yes, that’s true.” Iris made a humming sound, her lips pursed. “He is frightfully handsome though, isn’t he? I think it’s those dark Hawk eyes.

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