The Viscount's Bride (The Radcliffe Family Book 2) by Lindsay Downs

Author:Lindsay Downs [Downs, Lindsay]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: TouchPoint Romance
Published: 2016-10-16T18:30:00+00:00

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Marching into the dining room after the worst night’s sleep he’d ever had, the morning improved when he was met by his betrothed gracing him with a warm smile.

“Morning, Lady Kathleen. How was your sleep?”

“Very well, m’ lord. Regrettably, you seem to have had a bad night or are you always this grumpy looking in the morning?”

Matthew wished he could have told her that every time he closed his eyes thoughts of her a few doors down crept into his mind. He wished he could tell her he kept thinking of her, thusly no sleep. Fortunately, he had nothing special planned for the day so, with luck, he would be able to rest.

“No. Usually I wake smiling and in a pleasant mood.”

With that said, he stepped over to the sidetable and started to select breakfast meats along with several eggs and toast. Placing the plate on the table across from her, he started to break his fast when Simon and Emma entered. He started to rise but stopped when his uncle waved him back down.

“Husband, if I’m not mistaken, a certain viscount looks the devil this morning,” Emma teased.

“I believe you are correct. Mayhap he had impure thoughts of a certain young lady?” Simon jested.

With a glance to Kathleen, Matthew noticed her cheeks pinken slightly. Of course he could feel his face warm on Simon’s words because they were true.

“Are they making you uncomfortable, m’ lady. If so I will send them to the kitchen to have their breakfast,” Emma inquired.

“I’m not sure. I will have to get used to the occasional ribald comments once we marry. I’m sure your family will be in the forefront of delivering them,” Kathleen added.

“In any case, I do believe a certain gentleman should apologize for his words,” Matthew declared then glared at Simon, earning a giggle from Emma.

“Lady Kathleen, please accept my request for forgiveness. And yes, you’re correct we are a caring family but love to tease the younger ones such as my nephew.”

“Thank you and accepted. Will you be joining us for breakfast?”

“Yes. This way we can get an excellent start on the day. I’ve already informed the duke we will be returning to the dress shop. This time so I may have a new gown created for your wedding,” Emma said, then started to set up her plate.

A short while later Matthew handed Kathleen into the carriage. Once she was settled beside Emma, he climbed onto Devil’s back with Simon riding Satan. Giving Toby a nod, he followed the coach out and into Cornwall. Helping Kathleen down, he waited until the ladies were in the shop before turning to the duke.

“Do you have any idea how we can spend the time while our ladies look through fashion plates and discuss different fabrics?”

“Not a clue. I do believe we should make ourselves scarce though. Mayhap, take a walk down by the docks,” Simon suggested.

“Yes. We’ll leave Toby, Rick, and the footmen here to watch over the ladies,” Matthew suggested.

As they strolled along Matthew glanced at the faces of the men.

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