Regency Wolfe: A de Wolfe Pack Connected World collection of Victorian and Regency Tales by Mary Lancaster & WolfeBane Publishing & Amanda Mariel & Lana Williams & Laura Landon

Author:Mary Lancaster & WolfeBane Publishing & Amanda Mariel & Lana Williams & Laura Landon
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2018-11-14T18:00:00+00:00

Chapter Three

REBECCA QUICKENED HER pace until she was jogging toward her estate. Mother would give her an earful about proper lady like behavior if she caught sight of her, but Rebecca needed to burn off her anger somehow.

Not in all of her years had she met a man as devilishly handsome and utterly vexing as Captain Le Bec. He set her blood boiling, riling her with his words and demeanor, all while holding her captive with his roguish good looks.

Even now, excitement rushed through her bringing every nerve to life. He had no right to make her feel so alive. She’d never experienced such fire as this. All of her senses were heightened as she’d faced off with him, and when he’d whispered in her ear, a part of her wished he’d pull her into his arms.

He was dangerous, a military man. He fought in wars. How could she desire him? Her cheeks warmed at the thought and she hastened her steps. Partly in an effort to get away from Captain Le Bec, but also because she needed to hurry home.

She’d avoided the morning’s activities by rising before anyone else at the estate. By now they were all awake and her absence was surely noted. As much as it pained her she would have to engage in the day’s activities.

The thought of spending all afternoon in her mother’s matchmaking company made her stomach sour. She loved her mother a great deal and would even go as far as saying she respected her mother’s desire to see herself and Phoebe well married, but it did not change the fact that Rebecca had no desire to be matched.

Perhaps she’d join her father’s hunting party. A novel idea, for once the hounds were released, she could ride in any direction she chose.

With renewed vigor, Rebecca made her way to her bedchamber. Ringing for her maid she retrieved her black velvet riding habit. The hunting party would be departing soon and she meant to be among them. She peered out her window at the men gathered below. No time to tarry.

The shuffle of feet made her turn toward the door.

“There you are. Tell me, did you discover the source of your light?” Phoebe trailed into the room waving her silk fan in front of her face. She sat at the mahogany vanity, pinning Rebecca with an intent stare.

Rebecca’s heart skipped a beat. If anyone discovered Camden’s presence, it would be all anyone spoke of. The last thing she wanted was constant reminders he was indeed real, and right across the creek at that. “You didn’t tell anyone, did you?”

“Don’t be a ninny. Your secrets are safe with me.” She tilted her head. “Now do tell what you discovered.”

Rebecca brushed lint off the bodice of her habit. It would serve her no purpose to lie to her twin. Phoebe would see right through any tale she wove. She’d never been able to hide anything from her.

“I did discover what caused the flickers of light, but there is nothing to it.

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