The Forsaken Love of a Lord by Kristin Vayden

Author:Kristin Vayden [Vayden, Kristin]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Historical, Regency, Historical Romance
Amazon: B00MV5UW50
Publisher: Blue Tulip Publishing
Published: 2014-10-29T16:00:00+00:00

Olivia had waited, not so patiently, for the at-home hours to end so she could finally have a moment alone with Maria.

“We’re going to for a stroll, Mama,” Olivia called to her mother, not waiting for a response but pulling her friend — her friend who had been waiting just as impatiently as she — out the salon door and into the foyer.

Olivia’s maid was waiting, and they immediately left the Pierce residence to take the air at Hyde Park. The day was beautiful, bright and clear with even a light breeze that seemed to erase the heavy stench that clung to London’s streets.

“Are we far enough away yet?” Maria whispered to her friend.

“No, not quite,” Olivia responded, moving her lips as little as possible.

Maria sighed and picked up her pace.

Olivia matched her stride and couldn’t help the giggle that escaped. But why shouldn’t she laugh? Why shouldn’t she be utterly joyful? Last night had been a dream; only she hadn’t had to wake from it! Granted, it could have ended better, but who’s to say that last night was the end? Surely, Lord Langley will— She actually wasn’t sure what he’d do, but he was bound to do something. After a gentleman kisses a lady like that, surely there would be more!

“You’re grinning like a fool! Can you please tell me now? Please? It’s killing me!” Maria whispered desperately.

Olivia glanced around and, seeing no one, save the maid, in close proximity, led her friend to one of the benches on the outskirts of the park. Careful to make sure her maid was not within hearing distance, she sat beside her friend and began to tell the events of the night before.

To say Maria was surprised was an understatement.

“I just — you mean to say— No — I don’t believe it— Wait. Are you sure?” Her friend’s eyes were as large as she asked, disbelief evident in her tone.

“Yes.” Olivia couldn’t help her wide smile.

“That is utterly romantic — and completely forbidden! Do you know what would happen if people found out? You’d be the news of the century! It would be the most on-dit ever!” Her eyes were wide with delight and awe then they narrowed slightly. “Drat you! I now have the most delicious gossip, and I cannot share it with a soul!”

“I’m sorry.” Olivia’s lips twisted in a grin.

“Ah, yes. You look utterly heartbroken over the idea,” Maria teased.

“But I desperately need your help. I mean, what am I to do now? It’s not as if he could ask my parents to take me on a stroll, or even ask for a dance at a ball. It’s hopeless!”

“Well, he could, but I’m pretty sure the music would be drowned out by all the whispering that would ensue, and any stroll he’d take you on would be the center of all attention.” Maria rolled her eyes then reached out and patted her friend’s hand comfortingly. “I say… we wait.”

“Why? It will kill me to wait! I want to have a plan—“

“Then plan to wait.

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