Lyon in the Rough by Platt Meara
Author:Platt, Meara
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance, Historical
Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2022-01-26T00:00:00+00:00
Chapter Ten
Lucas had made the ride from Glasgow to Edinburgh in record time, determined not to miss Lady Fraserâs ball. He knew Beatrixâs father was going to demand an answer from her tonight, and he was not going to leave the lass to face the manâs wrath on her own.
He walked into Lady Fraserâs grand home, pressing his way through the crowd that had turned out in all their finery for this most anticipated event of the Edinburgh summer. Since those in attendance were the cream of Scottish society, he knew Beatrix would be here.
He had only to find her.
Lord, he had missed her something fierce in the week he had been away.
Gossip traveled fast, so he knew she had met Greenock. What did she think of the man?
Was she warming to the idea of becoming his marchioness?
He shook out of the thought as he made his way along the receiving line, his gaze continually scanning the crowd in search of her.
This ball was considered the last completely Scottish event of the season. Very few Sassenachs would be in attendance because it took place before grouse hunting season.
But come October, English lords and ladies would be swarming all over Auld Reekie, as Edinburgh was known. While the men traveled further north into the Grampian Mountains and beyond to Loch Ness to hunt their grouse, most of the ladies would remain in town and enjoy the social life offered here.
âLucas, I am so pleased you could make it,â Lady Fraser said, greeting him warmly.
âI would noâ miss yer grand affair for the world.â He bowed over her hand, and after a few more friendly words exchanged, moved on into the ballroom.
Since he had only returned from Glasgow a few hours ago, just long enough to wash up and don his evening attire, he hadnât the chance to send word to Beatrix. He did not know whether she would attend on Greenockâs arm. Nor did he know whether his brothers and their wives would be here.
Well, Cheyneâs wife, Jenny, would not since she had only recently given birth to their son. He could not wait to meet Fionn, the newest Lyon. The Pagan Moon celebrations were about to take place next week in Stonehaven, and he would have his chance then.
All the brothers, save John, who was traveling with his wife and son, would participate in the annual ritual. He wanted so badly for Beatrix to come with him, to spend time with Cheyne and Matthew and their wives. He also wanted to show her off with pride, not only to his family but to the townspeople as well.
He scanned the crowd once more and was disappointed not to find her. However, he caught sight of his brothers.
He smiled as he strode toward Cheyne and Matthew.
Cheyne gave him a hearty hug. âWe dinna think yeâd make it back in time, Mouse.â
âLord, dinna call me that, especially in front ofâ¦all these guests.â He was about to mention Beatrix but put it off for the moment until their greetings were out of the way.
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