The Unlucky Viscount by Emma Brady

Author:Emma Brady
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: ugly duckling, victorian romance, underdog, damaged hero, disabled hero
Publisher: Emma Brady
Published: 2018-10-31T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 11

IT WAS AMAZING HOW one event could change so much in a person's life. Alex watched his wife from across the crowded lawn party. It had been over a week since the night they had played cards, and every night since he had discovered something new about her. He also helped her discover new things about herself. That meant each morning he woke up satisfied if not entirely well rested.

Her status among the ton had improved drastically. Eloisa and Sarah had done everything in their power to make sure of it. She would never admit it, but Rachel clearly enjoyed the invitations that flooded in and the kind attention people now gave her. Alex knew that being accepted was much easier than being excluded.

Daphne was flourishing, with even a few suitors now paying her special attention. Alex didn't want her to hurry into marriage, but he was glad that his sister had some options.

"How is your wife enjoying the party?"

Lord Bittleby had snuck up to his left without Alex noticing. The smell of alcohol was stronger than it should have been for the middle of the afternoon. Bittleby swayed a little as he stood there, staring at Rachel from a distance.

"She’s enjoying it, and I would like to keep it that way." Alex said, leaving no doubt that he wanted Bittleby to keep his distance from her.

"My mother insisted on hosting something before the season ended. She is still hoping I will find my future wife before all the ladies leave London for the year."

"There are certainly plenty to choose from." As long as he didn’t consider Daphne among them.

"I find that most of the eligible ladies are more interested in playing games with men's affection, rather than honestly looking for matrimony."

"I believe it depends on the gentleman."

Bittleby let out a little huff. It was best if he made no more enemies from the peerage. Alex was just about to walk away when he saw Thomas approaching them. Bittleby noticed that as well and the color drained from his puffy face. Alex stifled a grin.

"Bittleby, shouldn't you be greeting the rest of your guests?" Thomas stood with his cane in one hand, his other in his trouser pocket, appearing casual even though his tone was meant to intimidate.

"I was just making sure Lord and Lady Andrews were having a good time."

"You don't need to concern yourself with their well-being, only with your own."

Lord Bittleby swallowed. "I will check on the rest of the guests."

Alex felt relief when the man was gone, until he realized that Thomas was still scowling. His friend used to be dark and brooding all the time, but since he had married, he had shown a lightness in his attitude. Now that lightness was gone. Bittleby held a special, angry place in Thomas’s opinion.

“Don’t let him spoil the mood today. We are both here with beautiful women, so it is meant to be enjoyed.”

"That man has been a pest since our school days. I wish I could give him a proper thrashing, but sadly that would only make things worse.

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