A Marquess for Marigold by Ellie St. Clair

Author:Ellie St. Clair
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Prairie Lily Press
Published: 2019-08-29T16:00:00+00:00

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Marigold’s life had always been one that was fairly routine, which she had never particularly rebelled against — it was simply how things were. Now, however, that routine had changed. She still managed to complete all of the tasks that were put to her, but she was careful to make sure she was equally distributing them to Iris and Violet, much to their chagrin.

For she still needed time to herself, whether it be with Clover, or with Jacob. The three of them were spending more and more time together and they had actually fallen into an easy routine. Jacob still didn’t have much to say — in truth, Marigold didn’t think he ever would — but more and more, he was shedding much of the darkness that seemed to surround him. In the few weeks after the first time she had heard him laugh — which she thought was likely the first time in a very long time — he had done so again at least two or three times, which she considered a win. He spent quite a bit of time walking along the beach, often with Clover by his side, and Marigold enjoyed watching from a window of the inn as the two of them seemed to be able to play fetch with a stick in the water for hours at a time. It made her smile to see them together. She was glad the dog brought him comfort, although a part of her also hoped Clover wouldn’t get too attached, for, at some point in time, Jacob would leave.

Lord Westwood had returned to London a few days ago, and a few other soldiers had now come and gone, in addition to the odd visitor to Southwold. It made for a busy time, but Marigold had always enjoyed the summer months. There was something about the extra hours of light and the sun shining down on her that brightened her spirits.

And then there was Clover. He was growing, certainly, but she didn’t think he would ever be an overly large dog. Her father had said nothing further about the fact that he might have to leave, and Marigold was holding onto hope that meant he would be able to stay with them. Her father had once mentioned how taken the marquess was with the dog, but she explained that he already had a fair number of them at home and didn’t seem to have any wish to add to his pack. Elias had simply nodded.

The mid-day meal complete, Marigold now opened the back door of the inn to join Jacob and Clover on the beach. She was no longer able to ever sneak up on him, and he turned as she approached, a smile covering his face — a smile that warmed her very soul to see.

“And how are the two of you?” she asked as Clover barked excitedly in greeting, and she bent down to pet him.

“Perfectly well, of course,” Jacob said, and Marigold smiled up at him in return.

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