The Wallflower's Wicked Wager (A Waltz with a Rogue Novella Book 5) by Collette Cameron

Author:Collette Cameron [Cameron, Collette]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: A Waltz with a Rogue Novella Book 5
Publisher: Blue Rose Romance
Published: 2017-06-19T18:00:00+00:00

Chapter Six

Two mornings later, Shona tilted her parasol to block the sun as well as the curious glances of the other guests taking strolls about the lawn and gardens. She and Morgan—she’d taken to calling him by his given name when in private—had garnered more than a few whispers and speculative looks since her dunk in the lake.

Let them chatter. She didn’t give a fig what any of them thought.

He’d been most attentive since the ill-fated, yet fortunate incident. Not only did he claim her for a walk each morning, Morgan remained at her side during the indoor entertainment too. And as he’d promised, he practiced the waltz with her.

To avoid gossip, they’d agreed to meet prior to breakfast, before the rest of the house roused.

He hadn’t exaggerated when he said he was a fair partner. More than fair. So adept, in fact, she felt certain she could maneuver the steps at the masque ball now. It was quite thrilling to be held in such a man’s arms. Addictive even.

She left her bed early each morning, to fuss over her attire and toilette in a manner previously alien to her. Thank goodness, she hadn’t had to share her chamber after all. She’d not want to have to explain her sudden frenzied interest in her appearance.

She cut him a swift glance, admiring his chiseled profile. She’d miss him.

They’d fallen into a comfortable camaraderie—that was all it could be, of course—and his presence had made the house party the most pleasant she’d ever attended.

Much to her surprise, Lord Sterling had sought her company on several occasions, though she suspected his kindness was due more to his close association with Harcourt than any genuine fascination with her.

It wouldn’t be the first time Alexa or Katrina had imposed upon their husbands to encourage their male friends to pay Shona some small attention to lessen her obvious social failings. Shortcomings which seemed so much less noticeable or important when with Morgan.

Whether due to Morgan’s stern visage or the presence of her influential relatives, the other guests’ treatment of her had improved dramatically. Of course, her self-appointed guardian was rather a fire-breathing dragon to anyone who as much as glanced at her askance. One scorching glare usually sufficed to divert their attention or send them skulking away.

And Shona didn’t mind in the least.

For certain, she didn’t need a male’s protection, but she wouldn’t deny enjoying the privilege.

“Lady Wimpleton has planned a play for this evening.” Shona arched a sardonic eyebrow. “A Greek comedy, no less.”

Morgan chuckled, the sound robust with humor and disbelief. “I might find myself otherwise engaged. As might most of the remaining gentlemen she hasn’t pressed into assisting her.”

“I wish I might join you. But Katrina promised Olivia Wimpleton she’d take part, and so I pledged to attend the performance and support her.”

Shona had politely, but firmly, declined to participate. She wasn’t about to toddle around wearing a scanty linen garment and a grapevine wreath atop her head. Plus, she hadn’t wanted to

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