Lynette Vinet - Emerald Trilogy 02 by Emerald Enchantment

Author:Emerald Enchantment [Enchantment, Emerald]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance
Publisher: Steel Magnolia Press
Published: 2013-08-21T04:00:00+00:00

By the time Mrs. Collins opened the bedroom door, Patrick had paced the length of the kitchen at least one hundred times. She shook her head in sympathy. “Beth is a strong girl and will get over her loss, but you must help her through this difficult time.”

“Aye, I shall. I’d like to see her.”

She nodded her approval, and he went inside the bedroom. Beth lay on the bed, looking drained and as pale as the white pillows. When he drew near, he saw tears glistening on her cheeks. “Don’t cry, Beth, girl. You’ll be fine in no time.” His voice was soft and comforting, but Beth didn’t seem to notice his concern.

“Where’s Howard?”

“Gone.”

“You shouldn’t have let him leave. I needed him. Patrick, please fetch him back for me.”

“Nay. He’s gone because I sent him away. I don’t want him near you.”

She looked at him in bewilderment. “But I want him.”

Her request caused him more pain than anger. “I’ll not have him in my house. If you choose to see him, then go to Ballysheen Hall when you’re well. I see now my love for you is hopeless.”

Always she had been able to cajole him into doing what she wished, knowing how much he loved her. Now, she felt she had asked too much yet hated him for not complying. “I hate you, Patrick Lacey,” she whispered.

He shrugged his broad shoulders. “I’ll not dance to your tune. I know you’re hurting, but my mother can care for you. I can’t. You can say I am heartless, but I won’t playact as your husband any longer, not after this.”

Turning on his heels, he stormed out of the cottage. Within a matter of minutes, Mrs. Lacey arrived, clucking over her like a mother hen. Beth was grateful for the woman’s care and her unquestioning attitude. To speak about the baby would have hurt terribly, but more than that, the loss of Patrick hurt far more.

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