The Undesirable Duke: A Sweet Regency Romance (Christmas in London Book 2) by Rose Pearson

Author:Rose Pearson [Pearson, Rose]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Landon Hill Media
Published: 2024-12-02T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

“Colborne, there you are.”

Samuel had begun to wonder whether Lord Timothy would join him at Brooks that evening when he arrived. Despite it being later than he had said he would be there, Samuel did not mind.

“I was beginning to think that you had better things to do than join an old friend for a brandy,” Samuel said with a grin.

His grin faded as he noticed the tense expression on Lord Timothy’s face, and his brow furrowed.

“My sincerest apologies,” Lord Timothy said and joined Samuel at their usual table.

“Are you well, Colborne? You appear rather stressed.”

Lord Timothy sighed and turned to Samuel.

“There is something I must tell you, and there is no easy way to go about it.”

Samuel shifted in his chair, and his brow furrowed.

“If you aimed to fill me with concern, you have certainly succeeded.”

“I do apologize, Yarmouth. It was not my intention to worry you, but it is a rather urgent matter.”

“Please, do tell.”

“I also wish to ask for your discretion on the matter,” Lord Timothy spoke slowly.

“Of course.”

Samuel grew even more concerned, and sincerely hoped that everything was well with Lord Timothy and Lady Lillian.

“This letter was delivered to our home last eve. It was addressed to Lillian,” Lord Timothy said as he retrieved the letter from his breast pocket and placed it on the table. He slowly slid it over to Samuel and drew in a deep breath.

Samuel unfolded the letter, and as he read the threatening words directed at Lady Lillian, his jaw tightened, and his anger boiled up inside of him.

“Who dares to threaten your sister in such a manner?”

“We do believe that it can only be the same man who wrote the rumors of you, ruining your reputation,” Lord Timothy answered.

“I cannot believe that he has the audacity to drag Lady Lillian into this mess. This is my fault. I should not have…” Samuel’s voice trailed off, and he was not even certain what to say.

“It is not your fault. You were not aware of what this madman was capable of. He certainly enjoys ruining people’s lives, making them squirm like bugs. Please, do not blame yourself, Yarmouth.”

“How can I not? I danced with her at the ball, thus exposing her to the man who wrote the article. It was not enough for him to ruin me, now he is intent on ruining everyone who comes into contact with me.”

“Do not blame yourself. We will not allow this to happen.”

“Your mother surely had much to say regarding this,” Samuel sighed.

“Well,” Lord Timothy sighed and looked at Samuel, “Lillian made me promise not to inform my parents yet.”

“How so?”

“Lillian was convinced that, if my mother and father knew of this, she would be imprisoned in our home until her last breath. She allowed me to inform you, but no one else.”

“She did?”

“Indeed. She did not seem to mind at all. It seems that you two are in the same situation, only hers is more dire. My mother will not tolerate anything which would bring harm to our family or its reputation.

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