Scandalous Redemption by Amanda Mariel

Author:Amanda Mariel
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Amanda Mariel
Published: 2016-05-31T04:00:00+00:00

SCANDALOUS REDEMPTION

CHAPTER ELEVEN

Henry’s confidence had waned by morning. While he still believed Sarah would want to see him happy, he doubted on some level Claudia would be the lady to make it happen. She seemed far too comfortable in Keery’s arms last night. Perhaps any gentleman would do for her purposes.

He recalled the way she behaved the night they met at Lady Wexil’s house party. The words the foxed beauty had said to him screamed in his mind. “Perhaps you can help me forget.”

Did she still seek to forget her past woes? His mind gravitated to the conversation he and Keery had shared shortly after Claudia had made her bold request. “Enjoy her if given the chance. It is what I would do.” Bile rose in his throat at the very idea of Keery touching her.

Had Claudia made a similar request of Keery last night? Had he been all too happy to oblige? He flexed his fingers and released a deep breath. Bloody hell, he was angry. More than angry, jealousy burned through him, twisting his gut.

He peeked out the window as his carriage drew to a stop. Perhaps he had acted rashly in sending that note to Sarah. Claudia may own his heart, but he did not have to risk his pride on her as well. If he went to her, only to discover she was no longer interested in him, that he had been little more than a distraction, it would crush him.

But what if he were mistaken? Could he truly allow his warring emotions to ruin a chance at love? Regardless of his other feelings, he loved Claudia. Did he not owe it to them both to go to her?

He shoved the tiresome musings away as he climbed down from his carriage. Nothing would be decided at this early hour. First, he would enjoy his repast. Then he would make up his mind. He entered White’s and sat at his favorite table before ordering coffee and eggs. His mind would work better once he had broken his fast.

“Shillington, mind if I join you, old chap?”

Keery’s voice grated his nerves. He sat his coffee down with a clack as the gentleman took his seat. “It seems you already have.” Henry glanced around the space wondering who would notice if he were to take his leave before having his breakfast.

“It seems you are the topic of gossip this morning. Whatever sent you running from Almack’s last night?” Keery waved a hand in the air.

“It is nothing to concern you. I simply required rest.” Henry should not be surprised to learn the gossips had taken notice of his early leave the prior evening. All the same, he found it a bit disconcerting. Surely, the ton had better things to discuss.

“I do declare, if I did not know you better, I would think it was done purposefully.” Keery flipped open The Times and pointed to a gossip piece. “One would have thought Lady Akford to be today’s headline. She was a smashing success, but here the gossip is mostly about you.

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