Reforming the Duke: A Regency Romance (Regency Matchmakers Book 2) by Laura Beers

Author:Laura Beers [Beers, Laura]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-02-01T18:00:00+00:00

10

“Do you think this is wise?” Leah asked as she removed the clothes from the armoire.

Amelia nodded as she knelt beside her trunk. “I do. I believe it would be nearly impossible to find a match for the duke. He may be willing to marry, but he has no desire for a love match.”

“Did he say that?”

“No, but it is rather obvious.”

“That is a shame,” Leah murmured. “You would think after his first marriage that he would be more open to the possibility of love.”

“One would think.”

Leah walked the clothes over to the bed and laid them down. “I think it might be best if we depart tomorrow morning.”

“I agree,” Amelia replied. “I would like to avoid staying at a coaching inn, if at all possible.”

“It is a shame that we are leaving so quickly,” Leah muttered.

Amelia turned to look at her lady’s maid. “Why is that?”

A blush came to Leah’s cheeks. “I have just started becoming acquainted with Bartlett, and he is rather sweet to me.”

“Is that so?”

Leah’s gaze turned downcast. “I know it is probably wishful thinking on my part, but I think he fancies me.”

“That doesn’t surprise me. I imagine you have had many admirers over the years.”

“That has hardly been the case.”

“I’m sorry, Leah,” Amelia responded, not knowing what else she could say.

Her lady’s maid gave her a sad smile. “Regardless, we are set to depart tomorrow.”

“Perhaps he will write to you.”

Leah shook her head. “It would be best if we parted ways now.”

A knock came at the door, and Leah stepped over to open it, revealing the duke. She dropped into a curtsy. “Your Grace,” she murmured.

Rising, Amelia smoothed out her riding habit. “May I help you with something, Your Grace?”

The duke met her eyes with a steady gaze, but she could see a flicker of nervousness. “I would like to speak to you for a moment.”

Amelia pressed her lips together. “I believe everything that needs to be said between us has already been spoken.”

“I don’t think that is the case, Miss Blackmore.” There was something in his voice that caused her to pause, and it was that something that compelled her to do his bidding.

Amelia tipped her head. “As you wish, Your Grace.”

The duke glanced around her chamber. “Perhaps we could take a turn around the gardens,” he suggested.

“I would like that,” Amelia replied as she crossed the room.

The duke stepped back from the doorway, and they walked side by side down the hall. Neither of them spoke as they made their way towards the rear of the manor. As they stepped outside onto the gravel footpath, the duke said, “Thank you for agreeing to speak to me.”

“Of course.” Amelia had to admit that she found herself overly curious as to what he intended to say.

He glanced over at her and surprised her by saying, “I would like you to stay on as my mother’s companion.”

“You would?” Amelia had to admit that she hadn’t been expecting that.

“I would,” he replied. “I am willing to increase your wages.

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