The Temptation of Lady Serena by Ella Quinn

Author:Ella Quinn [Quinn, Ella]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Fiction, Romance, Historical, General, Regency
ISBN: 9781601832207
Google: LylEAgAAQBAJ
Amazon: 1601832206
Publisher: eKensington
Published: 2014-01-01T16:00:00+00:00

The squire, Sir Baldwin, and his lady were in the small drawing room with Freddy when Robert and Serena returned. They’d missed luncheon, were hungry, and had work to do, but now, Serena and Robert had no choice but to join their guests. At least, Robert wouldn’t have to spend time chasing Sir Baldwin down to discuss the abductions.

“Sir Baldwin, Lady Harriman, how nice to see you.” Robert bowed to Lady Harriman and shook the older gentleman’s hand. “My dear, allow me to present Sir Baldwin and his wife. Sir Baldwin is the squire and the master of the hunt. Lady Serena Weir.”

“Lady Harriman, Sir Baldwin, what a pleasure it is to meet you.” Serena shook their hands and took a seat.

“Well,” Sir Baldwin said, “as we’ve been telling your aunt, we wanted to stop by and welcome you to the county, Lady Serena.”

Lady Harriman curtseyed. “Indeed. We would not want to be backward in welcoming you to the Hall, my lady.”

Robert smiled with pride as Serena artfully drew Lady Harriman out concerning the families in the area while he spoke with Sir Baldwin about the kidnapping. It occurred to him that Serena was nothing like his mother and grandmother who favored London. Serena already loved the area and its people and she glowed with a confidence he’d not seen in Town.

Sir Baldwin promised to make inquiries about the missing children and have his servants keep an eye out for Jemmy. A half an hour later, Robert walked them to the door.

“That,” Freddy sapiently observed, “will be the first of many visits you may expect to receive.”

“I must change now.” Serena darted out the door of the drawing room.

Robert caught up with her on the stairs. “Meet me in the study. I’ll have Norry bring us a nuncheon.”

“Thank you. I’m so peckish.”

Serena slipped into the study just as a footman was leaving. She surveyed the feast set out on the desk. “Oh, this is wonderful.”

Robert held the chair for her as she sat to the side of his desk. They ate in silence, while Robert tried to find the perfect way to tell her he loved her. He’d put Serena through so much, she deserved that it be special.

Sitting back, she wiped her fingers on a serviette. “You’re very quiet.”

She was beautiful and everything he could ever want in a wife and lover. And now, she’d stay and love his home and their children. Robert felt almost giddy at the thought of his life with this magnificent woman. “I’m merely thinking.”

He’d wait until they were finished with their repast.

A few moments later, Griffin, the head gardener, came in wishing to speak with Lady Serena.

“Mr. Griffin, I will be with you shortly.” She turned to Robert. “I forgot I am to meet with him to-day. I have no idea how long this will take. He plans to discuss the formal gardens with me. They’ve not been replanted in many years.”

“Yes, that’s fine.” It wasn’t, but what was Robert to say? “If you don’t mind, I’ll speak with Foster while you are with Griffin.

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