Valentine's Vow by Adele Clee

Author:Adele Clee
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: 0
Published: 2018-12-11T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER ELEVEN

A burning rage flowed through Valentine’s veins, so hot he struggled to fill his lungs no matter how many times he drew breath. Miss Kendall remained quiet at his side until they reached his carriage.

“Is there room for us all?” she asked, her tone conveying nerves mingled with mild irritation.

“Mr Kendall will sit with Sprocket.” Valentine refused to gaze into the fool’s pitiful face. “Else I fear I might wrap my hands around his scrawny neck and throttle the damn life out of him.”

“Must you curse?” Miss Kendall countered. “It is unlike you to deviate from your usual moral stance.”

“Moral stance?” Valentine mocked. “Madam, you pulled a pistol on a notorious rogue. Your brother almost got us all killed tonight. Forgive me if I appear somewhat unsettled.” Valentine yanked open the carriage door. He could not recall the last time his blood boiled, the last time he lost complete control. “Please, get inside before the Maguires change their minds.”

Miss Kendall huffed, but she obeyed his command and climbed into the conveyance.

“I shall sit atop, too, my lord,” the white-haired butler said. “If there’s room.”

“As you wish. Someone must keep an eye on Mr Kendall though I doubt he can cause mischief from up there.”

“Look, Valentine,” Jonathan Kendall began, “I didn’t know my sister would come to the Pit tonight. I didn’t—”

“Save your excuses for someone foolish enough to listen.” In his present volatile mood, Valentine could not be held accountable for his actions. The farther away he was from Jonathan Kendall, the better. “We will discuss this some other time. For now, just do as I damn well ask.”

Kendall bowed his head and climbed atop the box to squash next to the butler.

Valentine turned to Drake, who grinned back in amusement. “What is so funny?”

“You,” Drake replied, steering him away from the carriage’s open door. “For a man who prides himself on his calm composure, you really are struggling tonight.”

Valentine exhaled a weary breath. He did not need to hear he lacked restraint. “And I doubt you will ever let me forget it.”

“What is even more astounding is that you are completely oblivious to what is going on here.”

Valentine folded his arms across his chest, curious to hear his friend’s opinion. “And what is going on? Please, feel free to enlighten me.”

Drake gripped him firmly by the shoulder. “If you don’t know, I am certain all will be revealed in due course.”

The sound of Miss Kendall clearing her throat drew Valentine’s gaze back to the carriage. The lady sat forward on the plush seat and peered at them. “What happened to hurrying before the Maguires change their minds?”

“That woman will be the death of me,” Valentine muttered. Were he an oafish brute he would tan her backside for her reckless behaviour tonight, though he was more inclined to caress the plump cheeks and rain sensual kisses the full length of her spine.

“And what a wonderful death it would be,” Drake replied.

Ignoring Drake’s teasing, Valentine instructed Sprocket to head for Newman Street and then to Drake’s abode.

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