Entwined by Emma Jensen

Author:Emma Jensen
Language: ron
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 12

Isobel struggled to get her arm into the sleeve of her dressing gown, only to discover that she was shoving her right hand into the left sleeve. Blushing and fumbling, she reversed the gown and quickly put it on. All the while, Nathan stood in the doorway, face not averted in the least. Of course he would not look away, she thought. He had no idea he had just walked in on her stark naked. The knowledge offered some comfort, but not enough.

"My lord, I did not hear you knock."

"I apologize. I assure you I did so."

Somewhat calmer now that she was covered, Isobel suggested that he sit. He did not.

"Thank you, but I won't stay. I only came to remind you that we are dining with my family tomorrow."

"I remember."

"Ah, yes, well, good."

For a moment, he looked very young and slightly lost, hands thrust into his dressing-gown pockets. Isobel deliberately kept her own gaze averted from the dusky, hair-sprinkled skin visible below the hem. Well, averted after that first glance. He had lovely feet.

Feet? Dia, she must be more rattled than she thought to have noticed. But then, she was fast coming to the conclusion that Nathan was far more handsome than she had first thought. Still frightening, yes, when he was not charming her into witless stammering, but not at all hard on the eyes.

Clearing her throat, she managed, "Was there something specific you wished to discuss about tomorrow night?"

One of his lovely feet brushed against the other as he shuffled. "I-I suppose I ought to tell you about my siblings. I thought you would meet my sister tonight, but she was not in attendance."

"Nay. Your mother said she is at a party in Surrey."

"Inconsiderate," Nathan muttered, and Isobel smiled.

"She could not have been expected to know we were arriving in Town. No one did."

"Mmm. True. She will be there tomorrow, no doubt." There was a moment of silence, then he announced, "My brother will be there, too."

"William. Aye, so your mother said. He is in Town with his regiment."

"Ah... yes."

Isobel had never seen Nathan quite so awkward, and while she searched for an explanation, she found herself smiling with the unexpected pleasure of the moment. "Do you perhaps wish to tell me of William's mysterious experiments now?"

"Hmm? Oh, no. No. Another time." He shook his head bemusedly, sending a lock of hair falling onto his forehead. "Well, then, I will bid you a good night. Again."

"And to you, Nathan. Again."

He turned as if to enter his chamber, then stopped. "How did you manage it, Isobel?"

"Manage what?"

"My father. I have never seen him take to anyone as he clearly has to you. Not even his own children."

She wanted to tell him just how very taken the duke was with his own children, but it did not seem quite the right moment. So she gave an airy laugh and answered, "Trout."

"I beg your pardon?"

"Trout," she repeated. "The fish. There's a strapping grand one mounted in his study. I merely mentioned my own fishing experiences.

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