Surrendering the Past (The Granville Legacy Series Book 1) by Pamela Lynne

Author:Pamela Lynne [Lynne, Pamela]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Vanity and Pride Press
Published: 2017-07-10T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 10

“Mrs. Carrington, my cousin sends his regrets along with some of his best horses. Business keeps him occupied this morning, but he graciously sends his acceptance to your invitation to dinner tomorrow. He will escort Lady Rachel and Mrs. Lattimore. It is sure to be quite an interesting party.”

Richard smiled at Julian’s enthusiasm. In the last weeks, he had watched his cousin change from the dour workhorse who was full of regret to the man he was becoming when his father died. Though Julian did not trust easy nor surround himself with acquaintances, when he was around those with whom he was comfortable, he was engaging and open to any enjoyment.

“That is wonderful news. We will have a full table.”

“Will you be riding out with us today, ma’am?”

“Oh no, I have never been fond of horses. I must trust each of you to ensure the other behaves.”

“I cannot speak for the captain here, but I am sure the rest of us will be able to mind our manners.”

Richard rolled his eyes and turned to Jane and Amy. “Ladies, before Julian graces us with any more of his wit, shall we be on our way?”

Amy smiled broadly. “Yes, let us go. I have been anticipating this outing since the idea was first introduced.”

Richard returned her smile. He genuinely liked Amy, but having noticed Julian’s increasing regard for her, he was concerned about her youthful naiveté and lack of experience outside of her small village. Richard did not know if she could manage life as a Granville, but if she kept the smile on Julian’s face, then he would love her like a sister.

“Let us hurry away then.” He held out his arm for her, and as she took it, he looked back at Julian with a satisfied smirk. When they made it outside, however, Julian deftly managed to be in the right place when Amy needed assistance onto her horse.

“Well, Miss Amy, shall we outrun the devil?”

Amy huffed. “That would be far too easy, Mr. Hale. This morning, I shall pretend my mother is behind me.”

Amy took off in a gallop toward the lone path in the wooded area across the street from the Carrington home. Before following, Julian threw a look of triumph in Richard’s direction. Richard chuckled as he turned to help Jane mount.

“You should not tease your cousin so.”

Richard climbed upon his own horse, and they set off for the same trail, but at a much more leisurely pace. “I must disagree with you, madam. Teasing Julian is one of life’s great pleasures.”

“Well, you should not try to keep him from my sister then.”

One corner of his mouth raised in a teasing smile. “Are you matchmaking, Miss Dawson?”

“No! But he does pay her particular attention.”

Richard’s only response was to raise his eyebrows.

“Does he speak to you about her?”

“Now, Miss Dawson, you know that I cannot tell you that.”

A bit crestfallen, Jane looked down at her reins.

Richard sighed. “He has confided nothing in me regarding your sister. But, he does pay her marked attention, and Julian is not one to trifle with a young lady.

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