Vows of Honor: Secrets of Scarlett Hall Book 6 by Jennifer Monroe

Author:Jennifer Monroe [Monroe, Jennifer]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Published: 2020-05-31T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Sixteen

Christopher paced the drawing room as his sister went to see their father. He had not expected her until tomorrow, and now with her early arrival, she brought about more questions about Amelia.

Yet, his sister was not the cause of his current state of distress. That originated with his proposal to Amelia. What brought on such desperateness that he felt the need to propose marriage to her? He knew the woman would refuse, and yet he had asked anyway.

As he thought of his father, Christopher knew why. The man liked Amelia, far more than Christopher had expected, and he could not blame him. She was beautiful, intelligent, and had an ability to make everyone around her smile. Yet, he had nearly ruined any chance to develop a relationship. Again.

“At least she agreed to allow me to call,” he whispered, pausing his pacing in front of the fireplace. He barely noticed the glowing embers.

Why did he wish to court her? Did he care for her? In some ways he believed he did, but not like the other women from his past. Although Amelia would not intentionally hurt him, she was a woman, which meant that eventually she would. Despite this fact, something about her brought him a sense of peace whenever he was in her company.

The door opened, and Lilias entered.

“He spoke for only a short time before falling back to sleep,” she said as she closed the door. “Father has always been stubborn; I have a feeling he will be with us for longer than we expect.”

Christopher chuckled. “He just might at that.”

The skirts on his sister’s dress made a light rasping sound as she walked over to take a seat on the couch. She raised an eyebrow at him expectantly.

“Was there something you needed?” he asked.

“After a long journey, a glass of wine would be brilliant,” she replied with a mischievous grin. “Yet, I suppose I could get it myself.” She made a feeble attempt to stand, and Christopher waved her off.

“Oh, do forgive me, Sister,” he said. “My mind has been consumed as of late. I am afraid I am not thinking clearly.”

“Consumed with Miss Parker?” she asked, that smile never waning.

“No,” Christopher replied. “With father, the estate…and other matters.”

She accepted the glass he offered her. “What other matters would that be?” she asked in a mock innocent tone.

He undid the button of his coat as he sat in the chair opposite his sister. “Nothing about which to speak,” he replied. The last thing he wanted at the moment was to discuss his failed engagements.

Lilias did not seem deterred. “And Sarah?” she said as she glanced around. “I do not mean to pry, but I have yet to see her.”

Christopher lowered his head in shame. “She married another,” he said with a sigh. “I returned with no bride.”

A small smile played on his sister’s lips. “Father believes Amelia is your bride.”

“Did he tell you as much?” Christopher asked, panic filling him.

“No. Several clues led me to that conclusion.

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