Thwarting the Duke by Ava Stone & Sue London & Julie Johnstone

Author:Ava Stone & Sue London & Julie Johnstone [Stone, Ava]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 978-1-310-32083-5
Publisher: Ava Stone

Chapter 15

Laurence enjoyed being in the thick of this family's mischief. Agatha looked alarmed while her brothers looked entertained. They undoubtedly thought that Laurence was on about a clever lark, but he wanted her to get used to the idea of being his fiancée before he truly asked her.

"Come," he waved at all the Chases to follow him into the house. "We barely have time to dress for supper."

"I didn't bring any of the London clothes," Miss Chase said breathlessly.

"Surely you have at least one dress in your satchel?"

She was shaking her head. "Nothing fine enough for a supper here," she said, indicating the door they were entering.

He stopped to take her hands. "This is my home, Miss Chase. Anything you wear is fine enough. But if you prefer we can dine on trays in our rooms this evening so you have more of a chance to collect yourself."

She wouldn't meet his gaze, but nodded her head. "Yes, please. That would be best."

Ask her to slay a dragon and she didn't hesitate. Ask her to dine in an unsuitable dress and it was another matter entirely. He resisted the urge to kiss her hands.

"Kirkland," he called out to the butler. "This is my fiancée Miss Agatha Chase and her brothers. I would like for them to stay in the east wing. Perhaps the blue drawing room could serve as a place for them to relax until their rooms are ready?"

"Very good, my lord," Kirkland said, signaling to the staff.

"They'll take good care of you," Laurence promised her. "If you'll excuse me, I'd best greet Aunt Edna or she'll not forgive me."

Miss Chase looked up at him curiously. "Is that the dragon?"

"Don't worry, I can survive at least one more encounter without you."

"No, you should introduce me. That's why I'm here."

"So you can't stand the thought of supper without the proper dress, but dragons give you no pause?"

She gave him a smile he'd not seen before on her. Sly and more than a bit impudent. "I usually only eat dragons for breakfast, but I could make an exception just now as I'm feeling a bit peckish."

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