Unmasked by the Earl by Anna St. Claire & Witches Ball

Author:Anna St. Claire & Witches Ball [Claire, Anna St. & Ball, Witches]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sassy Romances
Published: 2023-09-12T00:00:00+00:00

“The doctor approved your attending the ball if you avoid the dances that require exertion. He had to replace a few stitches and worries you will risk an infection if you are not cautious, my lord,” Bronson said, concerned. “Are you sure this is a good idea?”

“I wouldn’t miss this ball for the world,” Logan replied. “I cannot think of any event I have looked more forward to in years.”

“Listen to you! Your mother would be most pleased to see you putting yourself in the center of all the matchmaking mamas. She’s made no secret of wanting grandchildren,” Bronson teased.

“True. But I assure you, there is only one reason I am attending.”

“Aye! I am guessing that’s Lady Charlotte. A most unusual young lady, indeed,” Bronson said with a wink. “In that case, you’re fortunate to have some of your dress clothes with you, or attending the ball would have been difficult.” The valet spread the clothing out on the bed. “I prepared your bath.”

“And it is that thoroughness that I truly appreciate,” Logan said. “I can count on having an outfit for any unplanned event. The best decision I ever made was asking you to accompany me home from the continent. I appreciate you, Bronson.”

“Thank you, my lord. But we were friends long before I was your employee. When you offered, I had nowhere else to go and snatched the opportunity. You and your family have become my family,” Bronson said, sounding a little melancholy.

Logan felt a wave of guilt wash over him at his thoughtlessness. His friend had lost his wife and children to influenza while they had been away at war. It was what had made Logan offer him the position of valet. Knowing that Bronson had lost his entire family in one fell swoop. What a nightmare for Bronson to have faced. Logan cleared his throat. “You’re a good man, Bronson, and as strong and affable as you are, I’m certain that one day, love will find you again.” Indeed, Bronson was only ten years his senior, and Logan noticed the appreciative looks his valet received from women when they traveled. He had also noticed the appreciative smiles Rose’s Aunt Agnes had given Bronson. “You never know when that person will come into your life.” As soon as he’d said it, he realized it also applied to him. He had never expected to meet anyone like Lady Charlotte Penrose—Charlie.

“I will leave you to bathe. The water is warm, and the soap and towel are next to the tub. I will return in twenty minutes and help you dress,” Bronson said, stepping from the room.

Logan lay back in the tub and thought about the dance lesson the other day. He couldn’t fathom what had gotten into him. Considering no alternative, he’d asked Lady Charlotte to dance, just as Viscountess Wilburn had suggested—silently reminding himself not to call her Aunt Agnes at the ball. Who am I fooling? I was looking for an excuse to dance with Charlie.

As he remembered holding her, familiar waves of warmth shot through him.

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