Persuading Prudence by Cole Liz

Author:Cole, Liz [Cole, Liz]
Format: mobi, epub
ISBN: 9781926930367
Publisher: Breathless Press
Published: 2011-05-05T05:00:00+00:00

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Kolton signaled for his carriage to stop a couple of blocks from Lady Whenton’s townhouse. It was time for him to end his affair with the pretty widow now that he was to be wed.

He exited the coach and ordered the driver to circle the block until he returned and made his way to Helena’s door. It opened immediately at his knock. The butler showed him into the sitting room.

Helena entered the room moments later. She looked fetching in her light blue morning gown, which matched her eyes to perfection, her blond curls piled atop her head artfully as she glided over to him, reaching out both hands for him to take.

“Kolton, my darling, it has been far too long since we were last together,” she cooed as he lifted one hand and bent over, kissing the air above it. “Did you enjoy your trip to Bath with your sister and your cousin?” Her voice didn’t reflect much interest, Kolton observed, as she stepped closer and wrapped her arms around his neck, lifting her face for a kiss.

“I quite enjoyed myself, thank you for asking,” he replied taking hold of her wrists and stepping out of her embrace. “As a matter of fact, something has come up as a result that I wished to discuss with you.”

“We can talk later,” Helena pouted, stepping closer and attempting to wrap her arms around him again, frowning with impatience when he stayed her attempt once again.

“Helena, I came here to talk. Only talk,” he stated firmly setting her aside.

“Since when have you wanted only to talk when you visit me?” she chided, giving him a sultry wink.

True. Talking had never been one of their more active pursuits when they were alone together. His relationship with her suddenly seemed shallow on both their parts. Neither of them had taken the time to get to know each other except physically, which had suited him just fine in the past, but now struck him as a bit debauched.

“Since I have become an engaged man, my dear.” He lowered his voice, hoping to soften the shock his unexpected news would bring.

“What?” Helena stepped back and stared at him, her jaw dropping in astonishment. “Engaged?”

“Yes. To Lady Prudence,” he confirmed.

“To your cousin– ?”

“My stepmother’s second cousin, yes,” he corrected.

Helena’s shocked expression changed to one of relieved amusement. “Lord Ravensbrook, I believe you are having fun with me,” she said with a tinkling laugh. “Shame on you. I find your humor not at all favorable.”

“This is no joke, Helena. I am engaged to Lady Prudence.”

A spark of indignation flashed in her eyes, quickly masked by a look full of hurt. Kolton felt a prickle of unease at the quick turnabout of emotion she displayed, but quickly dismissed it. She was allowed to be upset. He had, after all, sprung this on her without warning.

“This is so sudden,” she replied in a tearful voice. “I thought we had an understanding. Why would you hurt me this way?”

“Understanding?” he said raising a surprised brow.

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