The Song of Love by Platt Meara

Author:Platt, Meara
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, Romance, Historical
Publisher: Dragonblade Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2019-12-16T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Romulus did not expect John or Sophie Farthingale to be happy about his desire to make Violet his wife within a day. However, he knew they had no choice but to accept. The betrothal contract had been signed. Consents all around had been given. Lady Withnall was still a loose, gossiping cannon.

Protecting Violet was all that mattered.

If his duties called him away for the next year or two, Violet would remain at risk of ruin if word got out about the bee incident and she was still unmarried.

The matter was simple and obvious. He had to marry Violet now. It was the only way to protect her, no matter what might befall him. “Very well,” John said with a sigh, turning to Sophie. “Can you manage on such short notice, my love?”

Violet’s aunt smiled at all of them. “I adore weddings. I’ll be ready by four o’clock tomorrow afternoon. You had all better show up on time or Mrs. Mayhew and I will be quite put out.”

She immediately jumped into action, rattling off a list of what needed to be done. Romulus was not allowed to move from his seat before giving her a list of his family to be invited.

“I’ll leave the official license paperwork to you men. Who will officiate the ceremony? Oh, I suppose it doesn’t matter. I’ll leave that task to you men as well.”

Romulus nodded. “I’ll take care of it, Mrs. Farthingale.”

She gave a curt nod and turned to Violet. “We will have to pack your belongings and move them next door. Good thing you’re only moving one house down. When your trunks are packed, Amos will carry them over.” She shook her head and smiled. “Good thing he’s the size of an ox. He’ll manage it in one trip. Oh, Captain Brayden, will you have Violet’s quarters ready? Shall I send over–”

Romulus had been holding Violet’s hand all the while and now gave it a gentle squeeze. “I’ve hired Mrs. Mayhew’s nieces, Cora and Mary. They’ll take care of unpacking Violet’s belongings. Everything will be in good order for her.”

Violet cast him the softest smile. “I’ll hop back and forth between the houses. We’ll get everything done in time. Whatever isn’t moved tomorrow can always be moved the following day. I’m not going far.”

In truth, this eased Romulus greatly. Although he was eager to have Violet in his arms and in his bed, their bliss would only last for a night or two. Perhaps three. After that, he’d be gone, and she would be alone in the house.

The staff would be there, of course.

But Violet would not have him beside her. He did not like to leave her alone and unprotected.

She’d spoken earlier of two more Farthingale cousins arriving shortly for their come-outs. He’d make certain to have his guest rooms cleaned and furnished so that Belle and Honey could stay with Violet while he was away.

He’d ask Finn to stop by every day to make certain all was well. He was involved

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