Under His Protection by Stacy Von Haegert

Author:Stacy Von Haegert
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: romance, humor, historical, regency
Publisher: Stacy Von Haegert

Greyland practically floated from the ballroom, where she and Perkin had instructed their third lesson of the week to The Queen and the prince. The two were set to marry in six months’ time, and they had asked the siblings to choreograph a waltz for their wedding dance. Greyland gleefully agreed but refused payment. The Queen insisted that her personal modiste design Greyland’s wedding dress, at the very least.

Greyland walked away from the Grand Ballroom, taking a different way than she was used to. Perkin told her of a closer powder room to the left. She whirled in a quick spiral, giddy at the thought of seeing Alex later that night. She had not seen him in three days. He had some last-minute business dealings to attend to. She would see him in a scant three hours at the engagement party that Bella and Thomas were hosting for them.

In her dreamy state of mind, she turned by accident down the wrong hall. She overheard a familiar voice coming from a door that was ajar. Greyland froze mid-stride when she heard Lord Ashlown speak again.

“I do not like the Kingston girl marrying Lord Ravenswood, either,” he said. “I wanted her for myself, but Ravenswood seems to have a tight hold on her now.”

Greyland strained closer. A voice she knew she had heard before, but could not place, responded. “This family is sinking its claws in too deep for my comfort. Until we know Richard Kingston’s true motives for bringing his whole family here, I cannot rest. His claim is too strong.”

“I do not think the girl is involved,” Ashlown said. “But I will continue to watch them all. Even if one of them is more enjoyable to observe.”

“Do not lose focus just because she is comely.”

Ashlown retorted smugly, “I never lose focus! Even with a woman as stunning as Miss Kingston.” There was a pause. “I put three men on one of their Irish connections that just arrived in town today. The men are of the McGreggor clan, and I am curious as to why they are here. His family is one of the more dangerous in Ireland. It appears a rip in their—”

A hand cupped over Greyland’s mouth from behind and pulled her against a solid wall of chest. She tensed as she was spun around.

Derrick held his finger to his lips as he removed his hand from her mouth, continuing to pull her further from the door.

Once they turned down another hall, he released her. He crossed his arms and leaned negligently against the wall. Penetrating her with his eyes, he regarded her from head to toe in a way that made her wish for a shawl. “Little lambs should not eavesdrop on the wolves’ den.”

“I was just walking by when I heard my name.”

“What did you hear?” He stepped closer, and she hesitantly took a step back.

He smirked. “Now surely you do not fear me?” He allowed the question to linger. “Unless you have changed your mind, you will be marrying my nephew in a week’s time.

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