Lucinda’s Freedom: London Temptations Book Four by Alec Joyce

Author:Alec, Joyce
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-08-09T16:00:00+00:00

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Phillip did not know when he had last felt so happy. The last sennight, he had called upon Miss Williams daily and she had always been delighted to see him. Only yesterday they had taken their first walk together through Hyde Park, with Lady Crampton in tow, of course, and he had found himself truly considering what it would be like to be wed to the lady. He found her more than wonderful in all aspects, for her character was one of kindness and sweetness, even though she had lived for some time under the strain of her father’s heavy-handed ways.

He smiled to himself as he considered what they had spoken of. No longer was there just a mere acquaintance between them. Now, there was a growing intimacy, for they spoke of their lives, their difficulties and their joys. He knew of Lord Swinton and the struggle that Miss Williams herself had. He knew of her happiness in being granted permission to reside with Lady Crampton for a time, and of her fear that her father might yet demand that she go toward Lord Astley.

That, however, was something Phillip did not intend to allow to occur. The longer he spent in her company, the more determined he was to make her his own. The desire to make her his bride grew with every day that passed, until he could think of nothing else.

“You have not listened to a word I have said, I would wager.”

Startled, Phillip jerked visibly, seeing Lord Hoskins’ rather frustrated expression.

“I do apologize,” he said as they walked toward White’s. “I was attempting to listen to you but what you spoke of was so very dull that I found myself quite bored.” Chuckling, he ignored Lord Hoskins’ dark look as they passed under a watery street lamp. “Come now, surely you will permit me to be so. I have a good many things on my mind at present, which I am certain you yourself will understand.”

Lord Hoskins sighed heavily, shrugged his shoulders, and then, finally, replied. “If you are to talk of Miss Williams again, I shall not permit it,” he said as White’s came into view. “You have spoken of her almost every day now and at great length, I might add.”

“That is something that ought to be expected, when one is so caught up in the thrills of affection for another,” Phillip replied, not taking offence. “You must know just how much I care for Miss Williams. I find that I cannot go even an hour without thinking of her.”

Lord Hoskins sighed audibly, making Phillip all too aware that he was apparently finding this discussion something of a trial.

“You shall find it so yourself one day, I am sure,” Phillip continued as they mounted the steps to enter White’s. “And when that day comes, I shall remind you of just how easily frustrated you were when I myself was in such a position.”

This made Lord Hoskins laugh and he turned his head to grin at Phillip.

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