Time for Love by Kaye Emma

Author:Kaye, Emma [Kaye, Emma]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Romance, Historical, English, Time Travel, Regency
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press, Inc
Published: 2013-12-04T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

May 1 (28 Days Remaining)

Alex awoke from a delicious dream involving Nicholas and a bottle of whipped cream. She sighed and stretched luxuriously, wondering what woke her, and whether it would be possible to get back to her dream. She’d tossed and turned half the night, trying to make sense of everything, and was still tired.

The bed curtains parted and sunlight streamed in from the window, momentarily blinding her. “What’s going on?” She rubbed her eyes and tried so see past the colorful spots left from the dazzling light.

“It’s time to get up, my lady.”

“Evelyn?” Alex blinked, and Evelyn’s smiling face came slowly into focus. Alex sat up and swung her legs over the edge of the bed. “What are you doing here?”

“I just arrived this morning.” Evelyn beamed. “It took me awhile to find out what happened; the staff is under strict orders not to discuss it, but I finally spoke to Mr. Dobson himself and he told me.” She cast Alex a self-satisfied smirk. “I knew you were quality. Didn’t I tell you so? I knew you were more than merely a distant, unwelcome, poor relation. Daughter of an earl. Isn’t it just wonderful, my lady?”

“I’m not an earl’s daughter,” Alex mumbled. “And stop calling me, my lady.”

Evelyn ignored her. “Well, first thing this morning I made my way here and presented myself to the housekeeper as your abigail.” For the first time since entering the room, her smile faded, and she turned away. “That’s if you want me. I—I understand if you feel you need someone with references.” She peeked at Alex through lowered lashes.

Alex stood and put her hands on Evelyn’s shoulders. Looking straight into Evelyn’s eyes, she smiled. “I couldn’t ask for anyone better than you. You’ve been a great friend. I really appreciate it.” She paused. “So what’s an abigail?”

Evelyn’s smile returned full force, and she bobbed down into a quick curtsey. “Oh, thank you, my lady! I promise you will be very pleased with my skills. My mother taught me everything she knows.” Ignoring her question, she moved around Alex and placed a dress carefully on the bed. “The earl asked that I deliver this morning dress and undergarments for your use until you have your own. They belong to your sister.” Alex frowned and she broke off, but then continued swiftly, “to his daughter, Lady Mary.”

Alex glanced at the gown nervously. “I don’t want to impose. I’ll just wear the clothes from yesterday or my—”

“No, you can’t. I already returned them and had the other burned,” she said with a shudder. “Besides, they’re not suitable for the daughter of an earl.” Shaking her head, she observed Alex shyly from beneath lowered lids.

Knowing her as she did, Alex suspected she had something on her mind, so she nodded her encouragement. “Go on, say what you’re thinking.”

“It’s just that…” Evelyn took a deep breath. “You should try to accept what’s happening, rather than fighting against it. I know you are accustomed to doing everything on your own, but you don’t have to now.

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