The Marquess and the Wallflower: Sweet Regency Romance (Matchmaking on the Marriage Mart Book 6) by Katherine Ann Madison

Author:Katherine Ann Madison [Madison, Katherine Ann]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Swift Romance Publishing Corp
Published: 2023-02-27T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIX

Ben made his way back home, driving as slowly as he could manage so as not to jostle Marissa.

She hadn’t made a peep as she’d settled in his lap, burrowing into him. He held her body in one arm, the reins in another.

His arms were beginning to ache but he’d not change positions. If she could tolerate the ride, then he’d keep her as comfortable as possible.

“Oh my dear,” his mother said for the third time, reaching over the pat Marissa’s knee. “You poor thing.”

“I’ll be fine, my lady,” Marissa said, her voice sounding a bit strained. “I’m sure it’s just bruised. It’s feeling better already.”

His mother continued patting. “It was quite a fall. We’ll call for the doctor the moment we’re back.”

Ben’s mouth tightened. He’d watched her sailing through the air, gripped by fear, and when she’d cried out…

He’d nearly lost his senses.

Somehow, in that moment, everything had shifted.

“You’re so kind to worry,” Marissa said to his mother. “But truly, I’m so sorry to have worried you. Lord Blanchard was right. I should have been holding on. I—”

“That man is as right as a stopped clocked,” he said through gritted teeth. “I told him to go through that section slowly. He drives like he brags, with utter disregard—”

“Benjamin,” his mother cut him off before he could say more.

He held her closer instead of saying more, relief washing through him as the estate came into view. The sleigh had hardly stopped when he was out of the vehicle, handing the reins to a groomsman and then he was striding toward the house, his mother trying to keep up.

“Send Tillie behind us,” he called over his shoulder. “I’ll make sure to bring a maid to her room with me.”

“Very well,” his mother called, already sounding breathless. He entered through the kitchen, flagging a servant as he started up the stairs.

“I’m certain I can walk,” Marissa said, one arm threaded around his neck. “You must be exhausted from carrying me.”

“You are light as a feather and you definitely will not walk. I told my mother there wasn’t enough snow,” he stopped, realizing that he was angry with everyone who’d contributed to Marissa’s accident.

“Oh, but it was wonderful,” she said, sending less strained. “The most fun I’ve had in ages.”

He slowed on the steps, looking down at her. “You thought so?” Had she been enjoying the company? Jealousy tightened his gut.

“Yes. The sleighs were so fun and since Douglas…” She tapered off looking away. “I’ve not done much that could be considered lively.”

Had she been missing out as well? Of course she had. She had put her duty for marriage above everything else, her former fiancé’s choice of another woman forcing her hand.

And she’d risen to the duty without complaint. Just as she’d suffered injury today without a word of grievance as well. But just like him, she wished for a bit of fun.

“I’m glad you had a wonderful time. I didn’t realize how alike we are in that regard. I’ve also been looking for some adventure.

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