Unraveled by the Rebel by Michelle Willingham

Author:Michelle Willingham [Willingham, Michelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2012-12-31T14:00:00+00:00

Ever since he’d learned that Strathland was in London, Paul had kept a tight watch over Juliette. Today, it had taken every ounce of his control not to move in and murder Strathland in plain sight. As soon as he’d seen the earl approaching the young women, he’d hidden himself close by during the conversation.

Although Juliette and Amelia had escaped into the modiste’s shop afterward, Paul waited until he was certain Strathland was gone. He received more than his share of odd looks as he stood outside, but he would not leave until the sisters were safely home again.

Juliette was pale when she emerged from the shop with Amelia. From the sickly look on her face, Paul’s suspicions sharpened. He had reasons of his own to want vengeance against Strathland—but Juliette’s reaction went beyond terror.

A haze of dark rage flowed through him. Though Cain had not revealed the man who had violated Juliette, it was entirely possible that Strathland was responsible. And if it was him, murder was too good for the man.

Paul stepped forward. “Are you all right, lass?” he asked Juliette.

She tried to nod, but he didn’t believe it at all. To the footman, he ordered, “Hire a carriage for all of us.” He wasn’t about to let them go home without his protection.

The servant obeyed, and Paul stood at Juliette’s side, lending his own support. “I’ll be fine, Dr. Fraser,” she said. “You needn’t go to such trouble.”

“It’s no trouble at all,” he insisted. “And I would feel better if I escorted you back.”

“I think it’s an excellent idea,” her sister agreed, sending him a knowing look.

Paul decided he liked Amelia Andrews a great deal. If nothing else, she was quite good at matchmaking. He sent a questioning look toward Juliette, and at last, she nodded. “Very well.”

“Good. That’s settled.” When the carriage arrived, Paul helped the women inside and rode beside the driver while the footman returned home on foot. As they traveled, he searched the streets for a glimpse of Strathland. He didn’t know how the man had found Juliette, but possibly he’d ordered a servant to watch the house. It could not be a coincidence that he’d happened upon the sisters when they were out shopping.

His mind twisted with uneasiness. If Strathland had gone to such an effort to find Juliette, there had to be a reason. And he didn’t like to think of what that reason was.

The drive home was short, and after Paul paid the driver, he helped the ladies disembark. Juliette sent her sister inside, remaining outside. “Thank you for seeing us home.”

He restrained himself from taking her hand in public, though he wanted to. “Will you be at Lady Rumford’s gathering?”

Juliette hesitated. “I was planning to stay at home, to avoid the earl.”

“And why is that?” Paul asked, watching her face closely.

Juliette turned her gaze downward, admitting, “He’s always made me uncomfortable. And with the fire and Victoria’s kidnapping… I want nothing to do with Lord Strathland.”

It was a reasonable answer, but he studied her, wondering if there was more she hadn’t said.

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