Lord Thomas and his bride (The Duke's Brothers Book 3) by Fiona Miers

Author:Fiona Miers [Miers, Fiona]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: regency romance
Publisher: Fiona Miers
Published: 2021-05-14T23:00:00+00:00

THERE WAS A CHEERFUL bounce in Thomas’ step as he made his way along the wide carriage path leading to the manor house. He had very much enjoyed his morning with Rebecca, although it had not been planned. During their entire conversation, Thomas had not detected any kind of deception from her, and the fact that Dr. Morton had forbidden her to see him made it clear that the family was not interested in trapping him.

His mother had obviously been wrong about Rebecca’s motives and intentions, but Thomas also knew his mother and how stubborn she was. She would not be easily swayed by anyone, not even her own sons. Perhaps there was another way that Thomas could convince her that Rebecca was a kind and genuine person, with no hidden motive.

Truthfully, Thomas would not mind if he was trapped into marriage by Rebecca. She was not only beautiful and delightful to gaze upon, but she was an intelligent and witty young woman who made him laugh. His morning had been better than he had anticipated, and it was because of her. Her presence inspired him, and her beauty motivated him to be better.

A better artist.

And a better man.

What more could one want in a wife?

Thomas approached the manor house and noticed a footman hovering at the side door. Usually there would be no one outside unless visitors were being received.

Thomas turned to an approaching manservant and handed him the easel and painting supplies. “Would you kindly return these to my chambers?” Thomas asked the manservant.

“It would be my pleasure, my lord,” the servant said, taking the easel and supplies from him.

“Thank you,” he said.

Thomas studied the footman for a short while before approaching him. “You, there,” he said. “What is the purpose of your presence?”

The footman looked at Thomas and cleared his throat. “Her Grace, the Dowager Duchess sent for the local physician, and I was instructed to wait for his arrival.”

“Dr. Morton?” Thomas asked, to which the footman nodded. “Why did she send for Dr. Morton?”

“Her Grace feels unwell and wished for the physician to come and examine her.”

Thomas narrowed his eyes, immediately suspicious of his mother’s actions. He had known his mother his entire life, and she refused to have anyone except her own physician examine her. What were her intentions?

Hopefully she would not act in a manner that would insult Dr. Morton.

As he opened his mouth to respond, the sound of carriage wheels and horse hooves trampling the ground sounded in the air, growing louder with each passing moment. Thomas turned around and saw the carriage making its way towards the manor house.

Much to his surprise, Rebecca was sitting beside her father, her eyes wide and staring directly at him.

Had his mother requested her presence as well? If she had, what was the purpose?

Thomas began to grow more and more suspicious of his mother’s actions, but he wouldn’t have the opportunity to confront her before the doctor arrived. He was, however, prepared to apprehend his mother if she were to try to harm Rebecca in any manner.

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