The Viscount's Vow (A Regency Romance) by Cameron Collette

Author:Cameron, Collette [Cameron, Collette]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781619352865
Publisher: Soul Mate Publishing
Published: 2013-09-03T00:00:00+00:00

She squared her shoulders, as if preparing to do battle, and marched onward, through the open gate. Instead of entering through the front door, she skirted the house, disappearing around the corner. Why was she using the rear entrance?

There was only one way to find out.

Follow her.

Chapter 18

Stepping from the carriage, Ian gave directions to the drivers, then followed Vangie. Without a qualm or a hint of repentance, he opened the back door, letting himself into a deserted kitchen. Fresh baked bread and pies were cooling on a table, and something savory simmered atop the iron cookstove. He sniffed in appreciation as he pushed the door closed.

He cocked his head, listening. Following the sound of voices, he strode the length of one corridor then turned down another. The voices became louder. Taking care to tread silently, he glanced into the rooms he passed. High quality, if somewhat older, furnishings graced each of them.

Why was Vangie dressed in rags then?

Ah, here they were. He walked along the wall until he stood outside the entrance. The room’s door stood open giving him an almost unobstructed view of the interior. Dressed in the latest fashion with ruby earrings sparkling in her earlobes, a hatchet-faced woman sat in an armchair, berating Vangie.

“What, did they send you packing? I must say, I thought it would be sooner. I told you, the haute ton wouldn’t tolerate a gypsy tainting their drawing rooms and assemblies.”

Her face distorted by a sneer, she waved her hand at Vangie, like she was shooing a smelly beggar from her presence.

“Well, get changed. You’ve weeks’ worth of chores to catch up on.”

The shrew pointed to a glistening window. “You can start with the windows, inside and out, then polish the silver. Frieda hasn’t had the time, poor dear. Your gadding about London left her with your workload too. It was most inconsiderate of you.”

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