The Secrets of Wolverton Manor (paranormal shifters and vampires) (Victorian Werewolves and Immortals) by Wilder Carina

Author:Wilder, Carina [Wilder, Carina]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
Published: 2014-01-02T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six: Mr. Thornton

After the guests had enjoyed tea together, the gentlemen and ladies went upstairs to change for dinner. Lady Victoria found herself watching Mr. Thornton proceed up the stairs to the bachelor’s corridor, admiring his gait and his overall handsomeness.

“Perhaps you ought to consider making it less obvious that you’re a slut,” hissed Lady Anne as she walked by.

“Horrid thing,” moaned Victoria under her breath. “What’s so wrong with admiring a gentleman?” Nevertheless, she turned and made for the east wing where her room and her maid were awaiting her.

In the hallway upstairs, Mr. Thornton came upon a young housemaid who was quickly making her way towards the staircase.

“Pardon me, sir, I didn’t realize that anyone was coming up so soon,” Lucy said as he stopped before her. She stared at her feet, fearing that he planned to reprimand her for being in his way.

“It’s absolutely fine,” he said, smiling. Lucy looked at him shyly.

“Goodness, how lovely you are,” he added, admiring her dark hair and full lips.

“Thank you, sir.” Lucy pondered whether or not she could walk by him. Though he was slim, he seemed to be taking up the entire hallway.

“Excuse me, sir,” she said, curtsying quickly and then proceeding on her way, hoping that he would shift to let her pass. He did not. Worse still, she could smell him now that she’d moved in closer to him.

It had been some days since her last hunt and Lucy was overcome with a desire for the man’s blood. But no. He was a guest and she must leave him now and avoid temptation.

Instead of letting her by, Thornton grabbed her arm gently. Lucy let out a gasp. What if they should be seen?

“I was wondering about something in my room,” he said. “Would you be so kind as to take a look?”

The young maid knew better than to refuse a guest’s request. “Of course, sir. Anything I can do to help.”

Thornton guided her to his door, which he opened. He gestured for her to enter. “Please, after you,” he said.

Lucy walked in, looking around. The room was pristine and she wasn’t sure what could possibly be amiss. Mr. Thornton closed the door behind him.

“You see, it’s that my lamps don’t match. The one on the left is lovely. I wondered if you had a second item that was its partner.”

“I can certainly ask, sir,” said Lucy. Instinct told her that he didn’t care a whit about lamps.

“Thank you, that’s very kind of you.” Thornton had moved closer and was now standing directly in front of her. Lucy was a head shorter than him but she knew that she could easily throw him to the ground or tear him limb from limb, if she so desired. She’d learned from Ida the importance of restraint though, and so she stood her ground and tacitly refused to make eye contact.

Mr. Thornton put a finger under her chin and lifted her face to his. In spite of herself and what she knew to be proper, lady-like behaviour, Lucy felt a stirring within her.

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