Catharine & Edward by Marianne Knightly

Author:Marianne Knightly [Marianne Knightly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Marianne Knightly
Published: 2016-04-11T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

Cat sat at the dining table and, for probably the first time in her life, she felt insecure and out of place in a social situation.

She wasn’t quite sure how to handle it.

Lisette was lovely and kind, and didn’t treat her formally. Her husband was quiet, but clearly in love with his wife and children. And those little girls, well, there was nothing for it.

She was in love.

And not just with the girls. She’d fallen even more for Edward as she had watched him with them. He was the ultimate uncle: patient and adoring, playful and loving.

He would be a wonderful father; it gave her a sharp pang in her chest to think about it.

Cat had been in family homes like this before, yet now she felt as though she were part of the family instead of simply a visitor. Growing up in a palace, she’d had love and warmth and a crazy family. This house, however, held a different kind of closeness she could yearn for, if she let herself.

Since Lisette had decreed she was a guest – and therefore not on dish duty, not that she had done many dishes in her life, to be honest – she sat waiting for Edward, who’d disappeared with his phone after dinner, along with the rest of his sexy-looking team.

One exception to the ‘sexy’ designation was Gideon. He may have been handsome, but she knew a dick when she saw one.

And Louise – Lou – was a different kind of sexy than the men. On top of that, she was bright and bubbly and so different from herself that Cat began to feel jealous of her, and wondered if that was the sort of woman Edward usually went for.

The screen door quietly slammed as Edward re-entered the house, and headed towards them in the kitchen. He made his way to the fridge and pulled out a beer. “Kids out?” he asked.

Lisette nodded as she finished loading the dishwasher. “They were so excited I didn’t think they’d fall asleep so easily, but clearly their Uncle Bash wore them out.”

He grinned as he opened the bottle and tossed the cap perfectly in the recycling bin. “All part of the service.”

Lisette smiled. “Is my husband around?”

“He’s on first watch tonight.”

“I’ll find him.” She rounded the counter and stopped at the table. “May I get you anything else before I go, Catharine?”

“No, thank you. Really. You’ve already done so much.”

Lisette squeezed Cat’s hand. “No trouble at all.” She turned to Edward. “I’ve put her downstairs. Let me know if I should make adjustments.”

Edward finished taking a swig of his beer and shook his head. “No, that’s perfect.”

“Have a good night then,” Lisette said. “I’ll see you all in the morning.” Nighttime farewells were exchanged, and Cat and Edward were left alone in the large room, a combined kitchen and family dining room.

“Your family’s wonderful.”

He gave her a soft smile. “Yes, they are.”

“That’s why you removed your bandages, isn’t it? So, you wouldn’t worry your nieces?”

“Yes.

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