Swear by the Moon

Author:Busbee, Shirlee [Busbee, Shirlee]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Romance, Historical Romance, FIC027050, Historical, Literature & Fiction
ISBN: 9780759526662
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: 2001-12-01T08:00:00+00:00

Having done his duty and introduced Thea to his mother’s guests, Patrick decided he could now please himself. But before he could do as he longed, and abduct Thea out from under the noses of some of society’s highest sticklers for a private moment, Thea suddenly stopped, and exclaimed, “Why, that is Uncle Hazlett! How wonderful!”

Leaving Patrick to follow behind her, she crossed to where a compact individual in a superbly cut dark blue coat was talking with Lord Garrett. Rushing up to the gentleman, Thea gave him a swift kiss on his cheek.

“Uncle! I did not expect to see you here tonight.”

Lord Hazlett smiled. “Why not? Lord Caldecott and I have known each other for years.” His eyes twinkled. “You are not the only one, my dear, who can make a bustle in society. How have you been these past weeks?”

Before Thea could reply, Patrick walked up and bowed politely to Lord Hazlett. “My lord. How are you this evening?”

Patrick knew Lord Hazlett slightly, and it surprised him to learn that he was Thea’s maternal uncle. But then it shouldn’t have—the aristocracy for all its power was actually very small when compared to England as a whole.

Dinner was announced, and for the time being Patrick gave up any idea of a moment alone with Thea. His handsome mouth twisted. Ah well, it was probably for the best. She was keeping him at arm’s length, and any sudden move by him would probably send her bolting to Modesty’s side—or one of her uncles. He sighed. He would have to move slowly. Unfortunately, patience had never been his strong suit.

Patrick might have been in a more cheerful frame of mind if he had known how very hard it was for Thea to keep him at arm’s length. Every time she glanced at him, her heart began to beat in a most unseemly fashion. He was so handsome. And charming. And tall. And exciting. And oh, just everything. Had she been an utter fool to decide not to become his mistress?

A little frown marred her forehead. Perhaps he hadn’t really wanted her for a mistress? After all, he had taken her refusal without a murmur of protest. Surely if he had wanted her, he would not have given in so easily? If he had really wanted her for his mistress, wouldn’t he have tried to change her mind?

She shot him a perplexed look and blushed charmingly when he glanced up and caught her staring at him. He smiled, such a warm, inviting smile that Thea’s toes curled in delight in her satin slippers. She was definitely a fool! A fool for having denied herself the pleasure of his lovemaking.

Patrick was thinking something very similar as his gaze traveled appreciatively over her flushed features and the slim, white shoulders revealed by her gown. She was everything he wanted, and his body stirred with blunt desire. He sighed. No, patience was definitely not one of his virtues!

The long dinner finally came to an end.

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