Son of a Duke by Jessie Clever

Author:Jessie Clever [Clever, Jessie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780989568227
Google: MqYVngEACAAJ
Goodreads: 23478244
Publisher: Someday Lady Publishing LLC
Published: 2013-07-01T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

Nathan stood as his father entered the drawing room. He had not altered his position from the moment someone had been sent to find the Duke of Lofton, and the sudden movement made him realize how tense he was.

"A kidnapping?" Richard said by way of introduction.

"Appears so," Alec said, rising from the sofa to pull the bell cord for Reynolds.

Reynolds appeared as Richard removed his hat and gloves.

"A fresh tea cart," Alec said to the butler, who nodded and left just as quickly as he had come.

"Have you briefed Jane?" Richard asked then.

Nathan shook his head.

"We were waiting for you. And the ladies are...well..."

He looked to Alec for assistance.

"I believe the ladies are orchestrating a type of rouse as we speak," Alec finished.

"Ladies?"

Now Alec turned away, walking to the front of the room to stare out the window at the passing traffic.

Richard turned and looked at his other son. Nathan only nodded.

"I see. How is the lady countess?" Richard said, taking a seat on the sofa Alec had just vacated.

"Lovely as always," Alec muttered.

"And what sort of rouse are the ladies concocting?" Richard asked.

Nathan resumed his seat.

"One of camouflage. I believe they are preparing Miss Quinton to appear as a lady and not a servant."

"Miss Quinton is with you then?" Richard raised an eyebrow.

"Of course," Nathan responded automatically, not enjoying his father's questioning expression. "Miss Quinton is obviously in danger. I was not going to leave her unprotected."

"A wise decision," Richard said, "And I am certain Jane was delighted to partake in any endeavor that involved couture."

"It was Sarah's idea actually," Alec muttered from the window.

Richard raised the other eyebrow.

"Ah, Lady Strdyen then. Interesting," he looked back at Nathan, "And when can we expect the other half of our party to join us."

"Promptly, your grace," came Jane's voice from the doorway.

Nathan stood automatically, turning to face the door. And then he froze.

Alec's laughter filtered into his muddled mind.

"Well, this certainly makes me feel better about my own situation," he mumbled.

But Nathan was truly not hearing anything.

Nora stood outlined in the doorway from the corridor. While Sarah and Jane had entered the room to join Richard and Nathan in the sitting area, Nora stayed where she was as Nathan outwardly perused her appearance. Her hair was luscious and glowing, swept up in a mass of braids that he was sure would not come as easily undone as her simple maid's style had. Her face was clean of any rice powder and glowed with a warmth he had not seen before. The brown of her eyes was magnified by the red hues of her hair.

And her gown.

Her gown was...magnificent. Whatever the fabric, it was a deep crimson with long sleeves that puffed at the shoulders, making her look regal and capable. The high waist of the gown suddenly gave her a bosom that Nathan admired very much. Some sort of gold ribbon framed the plunging neckline, and his eyes traveled the length of it up to her shoulders and back to her face.

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