No Ordinary Duke: The Crawfords by Barnes Sophie

Author:Barnes, Sophie
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-10-29T16:00:00+00:00

10

It was almost midnight by the time they returned home to a quiet house. After paying the Durhams and seeing them off, Caleb had prepared to bid the three women good night when Lady Cassandra invited him to stay for a cup of tea in the parlor.

“Mrs. Durham was kind enough to prepare a pot for our return.” She peeled off her gloves and placed them on the small table near the stairs. “Get yourselves settled and I’ll bring the tray.”

“Allow me to help,” Miss Howard said and hurried after her friend.

Caleb turned to Miss Clemens and gestured toward the parlor door. “Shall we?”

She nodded and preceded him into the room where she took a seat on the sofa. He decided to sit beside her even though he probably shouldn’t. But he wanted to be near her. Especially after watching Mr. Partridge convey his keen interest in her. Caleb liked the man well enough, but he’d be damned if he was going to let him swoop in and steal Miss Clemens away.

She fidgeted with the skirt of her gown. “I enjoyed this evening,” she said. “We don’t get out nearly enough. Doing so was fun.”

“It certainly was,” he agreed. “I especially liked dancing with you, Miss Clemens.”

She blushed, which pleased him, for it reminded him of how easily he affected her. She had not blushed a single time while dancing or conversing with Mr. Partridge. Caleb had paid close attention.

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