The Wayfarer's Daughter: A Time Travel Romance (The Wayfarer Series Book 2) by Jennifer L. Hayes

Author:Jennifer L. Hayes [Hayes, Jennifer L.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Dormer House Press
Published: 2016-12-07T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 29

A Wounded Man

Henry stood outside Miss Crabtree’s townhouse and watched it from across the street. Sheltered as he was from the rain under the large oak, he did look a dreadful sight, he was sure. Wet to the gills from walking the streets of Oxwich without a rain napper.

This was the only place he imagined that Emma could have gone.

The apothecary had reluctantly given out the address once Henry made the transaction worth his while financially. Initially, his thought had been to bang down the door and demand that she come with him. That only he could keep her safe.

Now, with the advantage of a couple hours’ reflection, he knew that his intentions were motivated purely by his selfish desire to have her to himself, no matter the cost.

But what would the cost be to her?

Prison. Heartbreak.

Emma’s parting words drifted through his mind—until such time as it would be possible. Those were her wishes and he needed to respect that.

The last thing he wanted was for his love to cause her more grief.

Still, he glanced up at the house and longed to have even a glimpse of her through the window. To see her golden hair falling down past her shoulders and her bright smile lighting up her hazel eyes. He hated to be the cause of her distress.

A carriage drove past, the occupants giving Henry a severe look.

Why would a gentleman be standing on a street corner? the look seemed to say. What kind of mischief was he plotting?

Someone would undoubtedly recognize him and he needed to mind himself better.

The idea of leaving his careful perch was particularly wretched.

He looked up into the tree and noticed a red kite. He’d not seen one of those beautiful birds since he was a boy. As far as he knew they were now extinct, yet here one sat, shielded from the rain, looking as out of place as he did.

The majestic bird gave him a sideways glance, looking down upon him like he was a fool.

He definitely was, he thought, in most earnest agreement with his feathered friend’s assessment.

To further relay his distaste, the creature released his bowels on Henry’s favorite top hat.

Perhaps he was deserving of it.

Some would call it a sign of good fortune, but Henry didn’t believe in such superstitions. It was simply another mess to clean up.

Finally, he needed to move on before he was called out as a Peeping Tom. All this loitering about was bound to bring on some unwanted attention.

Pining over Emma would accomplish nothing other than to torment his broken heart.

Action needed to be taken. He was determined to find this William White and clear Emma’s name. There were men who could be called upon to achieve such a task, he was sure of it.

With the flick of a gloved finger, he removed the bird’s excrement and stepped out into the rain towards the law offices of Heany, Blake and Sons. Even though he’d already inquired there and been told that the lad

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