Loving the Hawke by Lana Williams

Author:Lana Williams [Williams, Lana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-01-14T08:00:00+00:00

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When Nathaniel arrived at the musical that evening, he didn’t see either of his family members, much to his relief. Perhaps they were avoiding each other and had decided not to attend.

In truth, Nathaniel wouldn’t have attended if not for needing to see Letitia. Social events felt frivolous when he knew his time was better spent elsewhere. But Letitia was no doubt creating a scheme to act on her own. He’d decided to pretend as though he intended to help her but would draw it out as long as possible with the hope that she’d lose interest in the project. Based on what little he knew of other ladies in the ton, that shouldn’t take long.

He ignored the fact that Letitia was unlike any woman he’d ever met with her unselfish nature, relentless bravery, and, most of all, how she made him feel.

The musical was a large affair with well over fifty people in attendance. Chairs were set in rows for the guests but few had taken a seat. Instead they gathered along the edges of the room to visit until the performance began. He spotted Letitia immediately as he so often did. Somehow his senses were set for her like a compass was set to north. The idea made him smile.

“Captain Hawke, how nice to see you this evening.”

He turned at the unfamiliar voice to find a lady who appeared vaguely familiar addressing him.

At his blank look, she smiled. The underlying meanness to that smile stirred his memory, the lady who’d called Letitia Lettuce. He did not return her smile only gave her the barest nod and continued walking. Why would she attempt to speak with him?

When he reached Letitia, he chose to exaggerate his greeting, well aware the other woman watched.

“You look lovely this evening,” he said with a smile.

She blinked up at him as though confused. Had he never told her that? He realized he hadn’t the last few times he’d seen her. How remiss of him.

“Thank you.” Her smile was sincere. Despite her lack of dance partners, she remained a genuinely kind person, not bitter like some who were overlooked in life, and he respected her for that. “I’m glad you’re here.”

The warm feeling that spread through his chest at her words alarmed him.

“Do you have news?” she asked then glanced toward the area where the musicians were warming up.

Her tone belied the casualness of her behavior. It would take some time before she forgot her quest. Far longer than he’d originally expected. Doubt filled him at the wisdom of his plan. Perhaps he needed to offer some small task so her need to help would be fulfilled.

“I don’t,” he answered at last.

She turned quickly to search his face as though wondering if he told the truth. Her expression dimmed as though disappointed at his reply.

“Actually, I do have one piece of news.”

“Oh?” Immediately her eyes lit again.

He chose not to question why he preferred that expression so much more. “I’ve found another man whose interests are aligned with mine.

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