Prudence's Mystery: Historical Regency Romance (London Temptations Book 2) by Joyce Alec

Author:Joyce Alec [Alec, Joyce]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-06-09T23:00:00+00:00

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The guilt that had flared in his heart as he had spoken to Lady Prudence had still not left him some two days later. He had told her that he thought they ought to do nothing for the time being, that she should leave Lord Brunswick to his own considerations and go on as usual. That, of course, had been the truth, but he had not mentioned to her that he himself had intentions to do quite the opposite. In fact, he was fully determined to go on with things in his own way, to make certain that Lady Prudence was kept out of danger.

Having been sure that Lady Prudence would have been eager to involve herself in whatever it was that he might propose, Felix had chosen to remain silent about his own plans. He did not need to find the key and take it with him, but he certainly would find a way to search for what it might open. Now being quite certain that the answer to why those items in the box were of such great importance lay with the key, Felix was fully determined to do whatever he could to discover the truth.

Meandering into White’s—fully aware that Lord Brunswick was present thanks to a quick question to one of the footmen—Felix made his way a little further inside, immediately spotting the gentleman in question. Lord Claverhouse, whom Felix had asked to aid him in this particular matter, was already seated next to Lord Brunswick and was evidently deep in conversation with him. Raising a hand, Felix immediately caught Lord Claverhouse’s attention and heard the man call him over almost immediately.

“Good evening, Lord Claverhouse.” Felix picked up a glass of brandy and came to sit down next to his friend. “And how did Lord Soames’ little soiree go this evening?”

Lord Claverhouse chuckled as Felix nodded toward Lord Brunswick in greeting. “It went rather well,” he said with a grin. “My dear wife was called upon to sing and did very well indeed. Almost everyone was very well behaved, I must say.”

Felix arched one eyebrow, a smile playing about his mouth. “Almost everyone?” he asked, and Lord Claverhouse laughed again. “Might I be wise to suggest that Lord Soames himself was the one who did not manage to behave as expected?”

Lord Brunswick suddenly interjected, a broad smile on his face. “Lord Soames is known for his lack of wisdom when it comes to his favorite port,” he said as Lord Claverhouse, evidently remembering something that had occurred that evening, broke into another round of laughter. “This evening he was not on his best behavior, I am afraid.” He caught the attention of the footman, who quickly came over with more brandy, before gesturing to Lord Claverhouse to speak.

Felix listened as Lord Claverhouse recounted what had occurred, making sure to laugh and smile at the appropriate points. Lord Soames, it seemed, had made something of a fool of himself at his very own soiree, which was not entirely unexpected.

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