The Seduction of Sebastian St. James by Rachel van Dyken

Author:Rachel van Dyken [Dyken, Rachel van]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: historical romance, regency romance, Humorous, Rachel Van Dyken, The Ugly Duckling Debutante, kindle romance, Fiction, Romance, Astraea Press, London, Historical Fiction, Regency London, Sensual romance, Under 3.00 Kindle
ISBN: 1468144898
Google: X4f2Irkz5nkC
Amazon: B006PHASZE
Publisher: Astraea Press
Published: 2011-12-21T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

The minute the ducal carriage pulled up to Renwick House, Emma was filled with dread. And so began the count down until the only man she had kissed would soon be engaged to another.

Aggravated, she pulled off her bonnet, feeling the need to pout just a bit. Nobody ever said life was fair, and Emma’s life had been anything but fair. It was frustrating to think the only men she could pair with were the ones who fell asleep while dancing at the ball or had no teeth to chew their own food. Her mind immediately went to the three gentlemen at the first ball she had attended. Was it rude to wish they would meet their demise sooner rather than later?

What a terrible thing to think!

“Emma? What are you doing?” Sebastian came up alongside her and pointed at the bonnet in her hand. “Are you trying to murder your poor bonnet? What did it ever do to you?”

Releasing it, she let out a nervous laugh. “Yes, well, it was too tight on my head.”

“Ah, that explains it. Your head is rather large for a woman. Say, do you have special bonnets made?”

“Ha, ha,” she mocked, and then put out her foot as he tried to walk by her. He barely missed it. Would it be so wrong for the perfect duke to fall flat on his face and get his white breeches dirty?

Sebastian swore. “Don’t tell me it’s going to be like this the entire way to Rawlings’ estate.”

“Better than being drooled on by a man twice your age,” Emma mumbled.

“Excuse me?” Sebastian helped her into the carriage. “I don’t believe I drool, nor am I twice your age.”

“Not you…the man you’ll most likely choose for me.” Emma crossed her arms and leaned her head against the back of the seat.

The carriage door closed, leaving the two of them in the tiny space. At least they were sitting opposite of one another.

“Emma, I have no idea what’s put you in such a mood, but I doubt any men over the age of sixty will be in attendance at Rawlings’ house party He is known for lively events. Men older than thirty might even have a hard time keeping up, if you know what I mean.”

The carriage jerked into motion, carrying them down the busy street. It seemed to fit that rain began pouring the moment they left London. Emma tried to have a good attitude. She honestly desired to. It was just that every mile they traveled she felt sicker over not spending more time with Sebastian. When had she become so attached?

When he kissed you.

When he danced with you.

Perhaps when he smiled?

“Stop!” she yelled.

Sebastian panicked and grabbed her by the wrists. “Emma, what in the blazes is wrong!”

Emma felt her face flush. “I, uh, hadn’t…meant to say that…out…” She gulped. “Loud.”

“Dear me, are you so nervous about a tiny house party?” Sebastian’s warm breath fanned her face. She leaned in and nodded.

He reached his hand out to push her fallen hair away from her face.

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