Triana's Spring Seduction by Tabetha Waite

Author:Tabetha Waite
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Tabetha Waite
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

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As if his words had become a solemn vow, the duke did, indeed, become a frequent visitor at the Abernathy townhouse — and he seemed to have the most impeccable timing. While Amelia never came right out and accused Gabriel of trying to sabotage her daughter’s engagement, his rank and stature keeping him beyond such reproach, the dark scowls she wore upon his unanticipated arrivals said it all.

Eastbury was just as disapproving, for it seemed no matter what time of day he chose to call, planned or not, the duke would already be ensconced in the residence, thus spoiling any ideas the earl might have had to spend some time alone with his intended bride. On one such occasion he’d taken Triana out for an intimate al fresco luncheon in Hyde Park. He had just spread out the blanket — when Gabriel rode by on his horse, thus taking it upon himself to join them.

On this particular rainy afternoon, Triana sat and stared out of her bedroom window. Drawing a heart in the fog on the glass with a wistful sigh, she thought how wonderful the last seven days had been. There were times she even dared to pretend it was the duke she was courting instead of Eastbury, for she and Gabriel talked about anything and everything, while the earl sulked nearby in brooding silence.

Triana had told Gabriel about her childhood at Rosewood, touching on that fateful summer when she had “destroyed” Travell’s life — at least as far as fishing was concerned. She had enjoyed listening to Gabriel’s rich laughter as she finished her story, her heart feeling almost too large for her chest.

In turn, he had spoken of a few of his adventures overseas, although he was careful not to reveal any hint of his being a spy. He also seemed to omit any mention of his father or much of his own childhood. She decided it must be a painful subject for him and if he wished to open up to her, he would in his own time.

Time, she found, that was quickly running out as her wedding day drew steadily closer. In less than two weeks, she would take her place as the Countess of Eastbury and these coveted moments she’d been spending with Gabriel would be over.

But regardless of how bleak her future might be, right now she was enjoying spending her days with the man she loved.

Triana closed her eyes, and brought to mind those shining, molten silver eyes; the deep, rich timbre of his voice as it flowed around her, and that glorious, thick dark hair that casually fell across Gabriel’s forehead, making her itch to brush it back — just for the excuse to touch him.

“Hiding out?”

Travell’s softly spoken greeting quickly dissipated her daydream. “Hallo, big brother.” She greeted with a smile, hastily wiping the heart on the glass away. Feeling a sudden surge of melancholy take hold, she walked over to her dressing table and began to rummage through that morning’s invitations.

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