Rosalind: A Regency Romance (The Four Sisters Series Book 1) by Audrey Harrison

Author:Audrey Harrison [Harrison, Audrey]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2015-04-29T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 15

Over the coming weeks Rosalind ensured that Sudworth Hall would be ready to greet visitors at a ball she hoped to hold for Annabelle. Wallpaper was hung, rugs and curtains replaced and furniture re-covered. It was a major upheaval, but as each room was completed, the place seemed to come to life a little more, and it began to feel like home.

Rosalind admitted to herself that it was the happiest she had been for a long time. Her evenings and nights were spent with Peter; his presence always made her heart beat a little faster, and his smile never failed to warm somewhere deep in her stomach. During the nights, he was at his most relaxed, and she loved to hear the sound of his laughter, especially when his breath was on her skin because of their closeness.

Neither of them had spoken about their feelings; they just enjoyed being together. Rosalind was sure that she loved him: a feeling that she had never expected to experience when she had started in the marriage, but aspects of her life still worried her. She should try and speak to Peter to clear things up, but for once she chose the easy way: to enjoy what she had and let the future happen without worrying about it.

She spent much time with Annie and Annabelle during the day. Morning visits lost their tension since Lady Joan left the area. Miss Latimer and Mrs Adams tended to be the last visitors each day and very often they stayed longer to join in whatever activities Rosalind and Annabelle planned.

Rosalind was keen to encourage the friendship between Annabelle and Miss Latimer. There was more chatter and laughter from the young lady once her difficult friend no longer influenced her. Annabelle seemed to like Miss Latimer, and they started to spend most of each day together.

Rosalind also encouraged Annie and Mrs Fisher to join them when Miss Latimer and Mrs Adams were present. She felt it was important that Annie meet more people, and introducing her slowly to trusted friends was an easy way to achieve this.

All the ladies gathered when the modiste visited. She had been told of Annie’s nature in advance of her visit. Annie was excited about having new clothes and seemed to shake off her usual reticence in a stranger’s company.

“We need day and evening wear that is suitable for a young lady of Annie’s age,” Rosalind instructed the modiste, as fabric was spread out on the dining room table. “I think erring on the demure side would be most appropriate.”

“Of course, Your Grace,” the modiste responded. The ladies, Annie and the modiste all gathered around the dining room table, picking up fabric and either discarding it, or putting it forward as a consideration. Even Mrs Adams was laughing and being silly without her usual cutting remarks. It was obvious she adored Annie and approved of Rosalind’s gentle encouragement of the young girl.

Rosalind stood back, intending to ring for refreshments, but she paused with a smile on her face.

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