Julia London - Rogues Of Regent Street 06 by The Secret Lover

Author:The Secret Lover [Lover, The Secret]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Published: 2012-02-05T18:04:15+00:00

Trevor quickly covered it with his own and squeezed possessively. "I understand that you are a bit anxious. After all, it has been many years since you turned a waltz in London. As I recall, you did not turn many then, hmm? But you mustn't fret—I am an expert dancer and I will not let you falter with so many eyes upon you." He patted her hand.

Sophie almost bit through her tongue in her effort to keep her mouth shut.

Apparently unaware of her resentment, Trevor led her down the veranda steps and across the lawn, crowding in behind the others into the orangery.

The room had changed dramatically from the dusty old structure it had been several weeks ago, transformed into a kaleidoscope of color and opulence. Gone were the cobwebs and old drapes, and in their place, crystal chandeliers that hung from the ceiling. The large floor-length windows were bare, reflecting the light of dozens of candles back into the room. The women moved about in brightly colored, jewel-encrusted gowns, softly muted by the candlelight. At the far corner of the room, the string quartet sat surrounded by various potted plants. A host of servants moved about with crystal flutes of champagne on sterling silver service trays. But not Fabrice and Roland. They were openly enjoying the ball as if they were invited guests, each with a flute of champagne in his hand.

Trevor immediately swept Sophie into a waltz that had just begun, looking down at her with what could only be an expression of great surprise. "My, my, you dance very well, Sophie, very well indeed!"

"Did you expect that I would trip and fall?" she asked, unable to bite her tongue another moment.

Trevor blinked, then laughed lightly, and, Sophie thought, insincerely. "I suppose I rather thought you had not had opportunity to perfect your skill these last few years."

Sophie merely nodded, choosing not to tell him precisely how many balls she had attended and in how many corners of the earth. Instead, she hoped fervently that the first waltz would be done with quickly.

Under Trevor's guidance, they moved woodenly about the dance floor.

He was smiling now, his gaze rather wistful. "The evening is quite fine," he remarked.

Sophie nodded.

"But all in all I'd say the summer has been rather stifling."

What, the weather again? Well, she could hardly fault him, could she?

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