Letter Of Love by Virginia Henley

Author:Virginia Henley
Language: ron
Format: mobi
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

As Burgundy stood in the chapel on Sunday morning, she fervently hoped that Anthony Russell was wrong. She clung to the hope that there was indeed such a thing as honor. Why had she changed her mind at the last minute? Was it because of the book, because of the letter? Both those things and more. It was as if someone were guiding her to choose this path.

Beside her, the Earl of Devon silently overwhelmed her with his powerful presence. His dark eyes had searched her face with an intense look as she came to stand with him at the altar. Apprehension curled inside her belly.

Queen Elizabeth, garbed in silver and white, failed to detract from the exquisite bride. The queen wore a self-satisfied look that plainly said, without her fine hand at the rudder, this perfect union would never have been launched.

A dropped pin could have been heard upon the frosty air as the priest asked, "Do you, Burgundy, take this man to be your lawful wedded husband?"

"Yes, I do, yes," Burgundy replied quickly before she could change her mind. The rest was a blur-- the ring, the kiss, the congratulations, the rice. The thing was done quickly and irrevocably. Wed as long as we both shall live! Burgundy realized with a sense of impending doom.

Her groom spoke urgently with Elizabeth, then came striding toward her. "I'm sorry. There is a need for haste. We leave on the next tide. Did my man pick up your trunks?"

"Yes. Excuse me. I too must speak with the queen."

Nan never left her mistress's side. "I am pleased you have done your duty, child," she whispered as Burgundy approached the queen.

"Your Majesty, I want to thank you."

Elizabeth bent toward her intimately. "Lord Mountjoy is a fine prize. The name says it all!"

"Nay," Burgundy said, her cheeks as rosy as the dawn had been. "He would have been my last choice! I came to thank you for all you have done for me. The education you gave me was a priceless gift."

"How could I have done otherwise, child, with your mother's spirit hovering to make sure I did my duty? Devon awaits you, and patience isn't one of his virtues."

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