Marrying the Wrong Earl (Lords & Ladies in Love) by Callie Hutton

Author:Callie Hutton [Hutton, Callie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Callie Hutton, Opposites attract, Historical Romance, Romance, Entangled, forced marriage, scandalous
Publisher: Entangled Publishing, LLC
Published: 2017-04-16T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Nash tapped his foot, waiting in the entrance hall for his wife to make an appearance. Once again, he checked his watch. He’d told Arabella he wished to leave at dawn. Here it was nearly eight o’clock, and she was still giving last-minute instructions on the care and feeding of her cursed animals.

It had taken quite a few lively discussions before he’d flat out ordered her to leave the animals behind. He had no intention of sneezing all the way to Suffolk if he had to share his ride with recovering animals. Nor would he allow another carriage to haul them all. With their vehicle, and the one for Sophia and Andrews with all their trunks, the entourage was extensive enough.

“Arabella.” He strode down the corridor to the kitchen where she held court with two footmen and Cook. She waved her arms around, still explaining.

A quick glance at what he assumed was his exasperated face, she said, “I am ready, my lord.” She stooped to give last-minute pats to the several animals in recuperation, then with a sad smile joined him. “Couldn’t we at least take—”

“No.” He grabbed her elbow and marched her down the corridor, out the door, down the steps, and into the carriage. He snatched her reticule from Quinn’s hand as he passed by.

Arabella settled into the carriage and straightened her gown. “My goodness. Was it absolutely necessary for you to propel me out the door that way?”

“Yes. We would have been there another hour had I left it up to you to decide the time was right to leave those beasts.”

“They are hardly beasts, and they need me.”

“And I needed you to leave.” He took a deep breath. “Let us not start off this trip at odds with each other.”

“I agree.” Arabella settled into her seat. “Tell me about Clarendon Manor.”

He loved his home in Suffolk and enjoyed talking about it. “Except for when I was at school, I spent most of my life there until I took my seat in Parliament. The house actually dates back to the Elizabethan era. The exterior of the house retains that appearance, but most of the interior was remodeled over the years. The gardens were at one time extensive, but we have cut back on them since before my father’s time.”

“It sounds as though you enjoy time in the country.”

“Yes. Mother did not approve of her children living in Town, felt the air was not good for our lungs. Consequently, Eugenia and I were left at the Manor oftentimes for months at a time with her governess, my tutor, and other staff members. Mother would visit us at least once a month for a week or more while she and Father were in London.

“Once I went off to Eton, and then University, Eugenia was left by herself with no playmates. Although, even when I was at home, she was forced to spend a great deal of time indoors while I was allowed much more freedom. Mother had strict rules for my sister.

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