The Viscount's Promise: Regency Romance (Weddings and Scandals) by Joyce Alec

Author:Joyce Alec [Alec, Joyce]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Published: 2019-03-08T05:00:00+00:00

6

“Thank you for agreeing to come with me.”

There was something about having Miss Newton in the carriage alongside him that brought Thomas a good deal of contentment, even though he felt his stomach swirling with a strange sense of anticipation and even a dash of anxiety that had not been there before she had climbed in.

“But of course,” she exclaimed, looking up at him. “And the marquess was quite willing for you to conduct these interviews at his residence?”

Thomas grinned, unable to help himself. “More than willing,” he replied, with a chuckle. “In fact, I do not think I have ever seen a man more determined to be of aid than the marquess.” He smiled as he recalled just how delighted the marquess had appeared to be when Thomas had tentatively made the suggestion. “The marquess carried a good deal more gravitas than a mere viscount, so I have every expectation that the three men I have found will appear.”

“Three?” Miss Newton appeared surprised. “I thought you could only recall two.”

“But I forgot that the marquess himself was present also,” Thomas explained. “When I discussed with him what our intentions were, he was easily able to recall two other men and could even describe their appearance.” He shook his head, a little frustrated that he did not have as good a memory as the older gentleman. “Regardless, we have discovered the whereabouts of these three men, and the marquess has sent some of his own men to go and bring them to his townhouse for a quiet word.” He saw Miss Newton relax into her seat, although her expression remained troubled. “We will be able to speak to them quite freely, Miss Newton.” He shot a quick glance towards Miss Newton’s lady’s maid, who was almost always with her. However, just as before, the maid appeared to be almost half asleep, her eyes vacant as she looked out of the window.

“There is something else I must discuss with you,” Miss Newton said, a little hesitantly. “It has to do with my brother.”

“Henry?”

She shook her head. “My brother, Baron Hollard. I received a warning yesterday. I mean, I was told to pass on a warning to him.”

He frowned. “By whom?”

Miss Newton let out a small sigh. “By the gentleman with the beard that we do not know,” she stated, spreading her hands. “He was in the park yesterday afternoon and spoke to me there.”

Thomas stared at her, astonished. “You mean to say, the very same bearded gentleman who put the note into my pocket?”

“Yes,” Miss Newton replied, sitting back with yet another sigh.

Thomas was more than astonished. “What warning are you to give Baron Hollard then?”

Miss Newton closed her eyes, her cheeks dusted with pink. “I could not say. It was not particularly specific, but more that he to be on his guard.”

“On his guard against what, exactly?”

Miss Newton opened her eyes and glared at him, her lips pulled tautly. “I do not know, Lord Sharpe,” she said tightly. “Did I not just say so? The gentleman said that there was a danger than neither of us was aware of.

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