Realm 06 - A Touch of Love by Regina Jeffers

Author:Regina Jeffers [Jeffers, Regina]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: White Soup Press
Published: 2014-01-28T08:00:00+00:00

Despite his protestations, he had hoped Mrs. Warren would see him off, but only Law and Arabella stood upon the manor’s steps. The memory of her walking with him before Huntingborne’s entrance clung to him with bittersweet longing. It seemed a century prior. Could it only have been a month? “I have asked Mr. Watkins to return the let coach to Kent,” he explained, as his eyes swept each window praying to see her countenance one last time. It pained him to find each one empty. “I have spoken to Charleton, and the earl assures me he has earned Mrs. Warren’s permission to act in her stead. The lady’s uncle appears quite content at having his family restored to him.” A twinge of guilt for failing her shot through Carter.

Law nodded his agreement. “Charleton has expressed similar sentiments to me. He plans to return to Lancashire on Monday.”

Carter spared a swift glance toward the still opened doorway, but he knew she would not come. No other woman had ever affected him as had Lucinda Warren. The idea of how quickly he had come to depend on her scared the wits from Carter. Yet, at the same time, he recognized the perfection of his need for the lady. “Then it is time I am away,” he said reluctantly.

Law extended his hand. “Be safe.” It was what his brother had always said as Carter planned to depart. The familiarity brought another round of regrets.

Bella was more demonstrative in her farewells. “You must write often,” she instructed as she wrapped her arms about his waist. “I am forever fearful. Do not remain away too long,” she whispered. “Worrying is not good for a woman enciente.”

Carter glanced to where Law looked on. His brother’s smile told the truth of Bella’s words. Carter laughed freely. “You must get thee to the dowager house,” he declared dramatically. “With Louisa in lying in November, Maria in early January, and you in…”

“December,” Lawrence supplied the missing information.

Carter exclaimed enthusiastically, “And you in December, I imagine the baroness has already set sail from Italy.”

Law admitted, “We received a letter before we departed Scotland. Depending upon the weather, Blakehell and mother will return by mid July. I thought it best we return to Blake’s Run and set up house elsewhere before the baron could take up his manipulations.”

Carter nodded earnestly. “Excellent choice. Mother will be distracted with adding to the family, and the baron will be free to amuse himself. Do not permit our father to love you so much he destroys you.”

Law flinched with Carter’s pronouncement, but his brother said, “I have learned my lesson, and if I should slip into my old ways, Arabella has my permission to sharpen her shrewish tongue upon my back side.”

Carter added with a bark of laughter, “I remain your witness, Bella.”

His sister in marriage smiled easily. “I am pleased the Lowery men find me capable of taming the elder.”

Carter looked up to find Mr. Watkins toting a large metal case. “Yes, Watkins.”

“Mrs. Warren’s case, Sir.

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