The Stonecutter Earl's First Christmas by Adella J Harris

Author:Adella J Harris [Harris, Adella J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: gay romance, mm romance, holiday romance, Christmas romance, historical romance
Publisher: Adella J Harris
Published: 2019-10-19T00:00:00+00:00

Owen was feeling much better as the meal ended. Nathan seemed to be having that effect on him every time they spoke, giving him confidence. Maybe, if things went well, Nathan wouldn’t mind meeting again after the holidays. Owen had the feeling that seeing Nathan every so often, having him grin and say Owen was good at something, just needed a little polish, and being so confident that Owen could learn that polish, would help him more than any lessons would.

As the dinner dishes were cleared away, there was another hurdle, but it was only Nathan, so he thought he could simply ask. “Is this when gentlemen go to the study for brandy and cigars?”

“Generally, yes. When you’re the host, the proper form is to say something along the lines of, ‘Shall we retire to the study for brandy and cigars?’ Or suggest drinks.” Nathan took a look at his expression and grinned. “Which is it you don’t like, the brandy or the cigars?”

“Cigars. Can’t get used to the smell.”

“Then don’t offer them. Confidentially, your guests would be more upset to lose the alcohol than the tobacco.”

“Sounds like the pub back home.”

“You’ll find vices to be similar most places. Only the cost changes.”

Owen wanted to say something about their particular vice but wasn’t sure how to word it without offending Nathan.

“Did you want to try drinks in the study, or have you had enough lessons for one night?”

“If you’re not disappointed, I’m not sure where the study is.”

Nathan grinned. “We’ll worry about it tomorrow, then. Shall we try to find where they’ve hidden our rooms?”

“As long as they haven’t moved, I think I can find them.”

“Then lead on, Macduff.”

“That’s Shakespeare, right? Macbeth?”

“Correct. Did you study that on your travels as well?”

“No. Sean took his fiancée and her father to see it while we were in town, and I went along.”

“Then you have a good memory.”

Owen could feel himself grinning again. Something about the easy way Nathan complimented him made him think Nathan meant it and wasn’t simply being nice. He wanted to say something more, but he could see Nathan setting his jaw. It took a moment for him to realize Nathan was trying to hide a yawn.

“Early night, then, with all the travel?”

“If you don’t mind. It wasn’t far, but...”

So he’d guessed right. “Let’s see if we can find those rooms.”

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