Cry of the Baroness: Secrets of Scarlett Hall Book 9 by Jennifer Monroe

Author:Jennifer Monroe [Monroe, Jennifer]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-12-08T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nineteen

Nathaniel had waited with patience for Harmony to return, but the journey from London had tired him so that he could not keep his eyes open and he had fallen asleep. He was uncertain how long he slept when the sound of someone shouting woke him, and he sat up in bed, his heart pounding in his chest. At first, he had thought it a nightmare, but then the voice rose again. Isaac.

Glancing down, he realized he had not undressed and had fallen asleep in his traveling clothes. Even his boots were still on his feet. He rubbed his eyes. The moon glowed bright enough to light the room, but that meant that it was much later than he had anticipated. Why had Harmony returned at such a late hour?

Anger guided his steps as he hurried down the hallway. He could make out light flooding into the corridor through the drawing room door. As he drew near, he heard Harmony’s voice.

“Isaac, I am not who you believe me to be. I am…”

Nathaniel stepped into the room and was met with a horrific scene. Isaac had his arms wrapped around his wife, and they were kissing!

The room began to spin. What Reverend Creassey had predicted had come true and was being played out right in front of his eyes. He clenched his fists, recalling Harmony’s response to his suggestion that she continue her plan to show Isaac kindness. Now it was clear why she had so readily agreed. She had an interest in the man that went well beyond friendship.

Closing his eyes for a moment, he forced his breathing to steady. Then he stalked to the embracing pair.

Harmony turned and gasped. “Nathaniel, I can explain.”

“There is no need,” he said in a low voice. How dare she allow this imbecile to ravish her in his own home! “I have seen enough.”

“Brother,” Isaac said as he stumbled past Nathaniel, “I am tired.”

Nathaniel considered striking the buffoon, but when Isaac stumbled and grasped hold of a nearby table, sending a vase crashing to the floor, he realized it would be of no use.

He snorted. Perhaps the man would tumble down the stairs and break his neck; that would certainly relieve Nathaniel of all his current troubles.

He shook his head. It was not right to have such thoughts, even with the anger that raged in him. And right now he needed to focus on his wife. Unlike his brother, she was not inebriated!

“What you saw,” she said, “is not what you think. He is drunk and…”

“Enough,” Nathaniel said, raising his hand. “The last time I was away, I returned to find you in his arms. Tonight, I find you not only in his embrace but in a kiss, as well. I dare not say what I fear I will find the next time I return home from a lengthy journey.”

“Please, allow me to explain!”

“No,” he snapped. “There is no need for an explanation. You will collect your things and move into Hannah’s room for the time being.

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