Tempted By His Kiss by Tracy Anne Warren

Author:Tracy Anne Warren [Warren, Tracy Anne]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi, pdf
Tags: historical romance, Regency, Regency Fiction, historical fiction, Romance, Historical, England, Love Stories
ISBN: 9780061673405
Google: b9GN5c_7lHoC
Amazon: B006G8E87G
Barnesnoble: B006G8E87G
Goodreads: 3907314
Publisher: Avon
Published: 2009-02-23T14:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 13

A sennight later Meg curtsied to her partner as another set came to an end, the last notes of the contra dance fading away to leave behind the rhythmic hum of human conversation.

Opening the ivory-hued fan that had been painted with pink roses to match her dress, she waved the silk-covered staves in front of her face. Even that tiny breeze came as a welcome relief, the ballroom packed with so many members of the ton that it was difficult to keep track of who was in attendance and who was not.

Moving off the dance floor, she refused her partner’s offer of a cup of punch before politely excusing herself from his company. Once he was gone, she scanned the room in search of Mallory, feeling oddly in need of a friendly, familiar face. Not that she lacked for friends and acquaintances of both sexes these days, but there was something very uplifting about Mallory.

Lady Mallory was one of those rare people blessed with a kind spirit and a happy nature. In all the weeks she had known her, Meg couldn’t recall hearing a single cross word pass the young woman’s lips. Mallory was sweet and diverting and always a pleasurable companion.

She was also Cade’s sister, and with Mallory at her side, it was unlikely that Cade would feel compelled to seek her out and act the attentive fiancé. Not that he was likely to do so at this hour of the evening anyway, she supposed, since he had departed some while ago for the card room. Nevertheless, she wasn’t in the mood to don a false smile and pretend to be promised to a man whom she was destined never to wed.

Despite her feelings on that subject, however, she was glad to see that Cade’s health was showing signs of improvement. Just this morning his mother had remarked on the hale colour in his cheeks and the fact that he’d gained back a share of the much needed weight he lost after his ordeal on the Continent.

His limp remained, of course, but Meg believed he was experiencing less pain overall—and most definitely less pain than on the night she’d brought him the poultice. Although he hadn’t mentioned her remedy again, she’d been pleased to receive a visit from Knox, who sought her out to inquire about the recipe. With several specific instructions on how to properly measure and heat the concoction, she was gratified and happy to pass on her knowledge.

With Knox looking after him, though, she supposed Cade had little need of her. Though when has Cade ever had need of me? She mused. From the first moment of her arrival in his life, he’d made no effort to conceal his wish to see her gone. She knew he was only biding his time, waiting for the day when he could dust his hands of her and return north to his estate.

Yet despite her continued efforts and a couple of likely prospects—including Lieutenant McCabe, who had called

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