Angel in Scarlet: A Bound and Determined Novel by Lavinia Kent

Author:Lavinia Kent [Kent, Lavinia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Published: 2016-06-27T21:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

Small tables had been set up on the terrace so that the guests could sit in the cool of the evening air and listen to the tenor that Lady Perse had hired to entertain them this night. Angela sat at one of the farthest tables and enjoyed the brief moment of solitude. She had been sandwiched between Lord Thorton and Lord Johnson for dinner, and while the one had continually hinted that her mother thought they would get along very well together, the other had discussed nothing except the new litter of puppies his prime bitch had just had and how they didn’t look quite right. He’d almost come out and said that he was quite sure that some mongrel had fathered them, before he’d caught himself and considered to whom he was talking. Both conversations had given her the start of a headache.

For now she would take the moment of quiet, although she still wanted to know what Colton had planned. She glanced across at him as he sat talking to Lady Perse. Why had she never realized that the two were more than acquaintances? They chatted and laughed like old family friends before turning to the music. It was impossible to turn her gaze away from Colton. Every move he made seemed so much bigger, more important, than anyone else’s.

He caught her staring and the corners of his mouth tilted up. He ran a single finger across the linen tablecloth, and she could feel it tracing across her collarbone. He dipped his finger into the champagne, and her nipples hardened with the sudden chill—and when he brought it to his lips…

Her knees pressed together, and it was work not to pant.

He’d been right about the anticipation. Her whole body felt ready to explode, and all he had to do was look at her.

What was he planning?

His eyes suddenly moved from her to the house and up. She followed his gaze. He was staring at the high stone balcony just off the music room. She looked back at him. He nodded to her and then up at the balcony.

Did he want her to go there?

A more vigorous nod.

Yes, he did.

She rose obediently and walked to her mother, whispering that she wanted a better view, wanted to appreciate the night-sky vista while listening to the vocals. Her mother gave her a questioning look but did not gainsay her.

With some trepidation, she walked into the house and up to the music room and then out to the balcony. The door had been left slightly ajar. Colton must have been up here earlier. The stone wall rose slightly above her waist. She leaned against it, peering out at the night. It was a spectacular view. Even if this was all Colton had planned for her, it would be worth it.

She glanced down. Colton was still speaking with Lady Perse. Her mother looked up and Angela waved.

She closed her eyes and listened to the music, letting herself relax and enjoy.

Music had never

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