Shunned No More by Christina McKnight

Author:Christina McKnight [McKnight, Christina]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: romance, England, Historical, London, sweet, Regency, Wedding, clean
ISBN: 9780988261723
Amazon: B00KH961LG
Barnesnoble: B00KH961LG
Goodreads: 16099744
Publisher: La Loma Elite Publishing
Published: 2014-04-30T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

“Why are you hiding out here?” Connor walked into her office, a look of concern on his face.

Her fingers brushed away the wayward tear clinging to her cheek. Vi hoped the redness had faded from her eyes. “I have nowhere else to go.” Her sigh sounded overdramatic, even to her own ears. “How did the meeting go?”

“Efficient change of subject. You are lucky I cannot help but indulge you at every turn.” Connor bowed and his hair flopped in front of his eyes. “The meeting did not go well, I fear.”

Another setback. “But Lord Haversham wrote that it was imperative to meet with them posthaste,” she mused. She’d been hopeful that these men would turn into clients—preferably, clients with deep pockets.

“I’m sorry.”

The look of pity on his face made her sick to her stomach. It was truly over.

Connor had always been supportive and understanding. Along with Ruby, he knew all her secrets… and stuck with her still. Over the years, she’d wondered what it would be like to marry him—to let him take care of her. Would he be a good, fair husband and father? She dismissed the thought. One day he would make an excellent husband, but not her husband. It had nothing to do with his advanced age, for his youthful rugged handsomeness had only matured since they’d met, lending him a distinguished look. Her father had hinted the union would please him.

Was it time for her to think about what would please others, instead of herself? She feared that time had arrived, yet she could not justify settling—not that attaching herself permanently to Connor would be settling. It was only, she’d never anticipated marrying anyone. While she kept her regret hidden, deep inside that spot where she kept things she couldn’t change, it clawed at her every so often. While she would have no family of her own, she did have her father, Ruby, her staff and her horses who all depended on her. She told herself that their companionship and love was no different than that of a husband and children.

She didn’t let herself dwell on the eventuality of her father’s passing, or the transfer of the estate and title to his cousin. The thought that she’d be forced to sell her ranch and live off the generosity of a relative who was more stranger than family, was also something she kept tucked safely deep within.

Yes, regret was not something she had time for.

“If it pleases you, I will feed the stock before I retire for the day.” Connor’s words shook her from her reverie.

“A few more things before you go.” Vi squared her shoulders. She’d more important things to worry over. “Were you able to deliver the envelope?”

Connor dipped his head. “Yes. I handed it to Hutton as you asked.”

“Thank you. I understand the area is not the most affluent part of London and at times unsafe—”

“No need to explain yourself.” Connor waved a hand in dismissal.

“Well, thank you all the same. Now, tell me more about the meeting.

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