To Wed A Viscount by Adrienne Basso

Author:Adrienne Basso [Basso, Adrienne]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kensington
Published: 2014-10-15T16:00:00+00:00

Eleven

It had been there, clearly in her eyes. Desire. Yet Griffin had turned away from it. He could hardly believe himself Griffin Sainthill rejecting such a blatantly sexual invitation. From the woman who was his wife, the one female in the world with whom intimate relations were sanctified by man and God.

Clearly the world had gone mad. Nothing about the evening, or the day for that matter, had turned out the way Griffin had planned.

He had expected Harriet’s disapproval of his marriage, for he was well aware of her dislike of Faith. But he had not been prepared for the depth and magnitude of his sister’s anger and resentment.

The attack had stunned Faith, too, yet she had managed to hold up her end and strike back. Once again he had misjudged his bride. She had looked to him for support and he had given it, but only once. Left to her own devices, Faith had stood her ground.

This hidden depth of strength had served Faith in good stead and made him more curious about her. Yet it also made him even more wary. Experience had taught him that surprises from his wife were not always pleasant.

“Is there a problem, my lord?”

Startled, Griffin glanced up and saw his valet hovering near the doorway. He had been so lost in thought he had not even heard the servant enter the room.

“A problem? No. Why do you ask?”

“Forgive me, but you were scowling so fiercely I thought that something was terribly wrong.”

Feeling somewhat self-conscious, Griffin stared at the servant without saying a word. Apparently, his passionate thoughts about Faith were not as easy to conceal as he’d believed. Even when she was away from him, he was unable to get her out of his mind.

Griffin tried schooling his features into a more neutral expression, then decided to hell with it. The servants would gossip no matter what he did.

A thoughtful frown creased the valet’s forehead. “Did you require my assistance in preparing for bed, my lord?”

“No.”

The servant nodded, then moved to the large bed. He removed the coverlet and drew back the sheet. “Shall I prepare a warming pan for the bed linens? It was a warm day, but there is a chill in the night air.”

Griffin grimaced. His valet was trying to be subtle. Naturally the staff would be taking a keen interest in the newly married couple—and their sleeping arrangements.

“A warming pan is unnecessary,” Griffin declared.

The valet nodded again and began to busy himself brushing the traveling coat Griffin had worn earlier in the day Griffin stared hard at the man until he raised his head. With a flick of the wrist, the viscount signaled he wished to be left alone.

The valet hesitated a moment, then bowed politely and took his leave.

Griffin moved to stand by the window, the one located farthest away from the door that connected to Faith’s chambers. He sighed and shoved back the heavy draperies to stare out into the darkness. ’Twas a clear night, but the sight of the brilliant moon did not bolster Griffin’s spirits.

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