Lover Be Mine by Nicole Jordan
Author:Nicole Jordan
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Published: 2013-05-27T21:00:00+00:00
Mrs. Pennant finally woke an hour later but remained in bed, looking haggard. Thus, Sophie was more gentle than she’d intended when she took her aunt to task for deceiving her.
“Why did you not tell me you were in league with Lord Jack?” she chided mildly as she arranged the breakfast tray on Mrs. Pennant’s lap.
The elderly lady appeared only a trifle guilty and offered no apology. “Because you would have objected, of course.”
“Did you plan all along for us to convene with him in Paris? If so, you two must have been plotting against me even before he left Pennant Hall.”
“We were,” she said readily. “After he departed for London, we communicated by letter and special messenger. I do not regret my machinations,” Mrs. Pennant added curtly when Sophie frowned. “I have never concealed my desire to spoil your nuptials to Dunmore. And I was particularly delighted to aid Lord Jack after learning he is heir to a prince.”
“He is not the heir yet,” Sophie corrected. “What is more, he dislikes the very idea of claiming the throne.”
“But his likelihood of being a suitable match for you has improved drastically. In truth, I had intended for us to travel on to Navartania with him to meet his father and investigate his royal prospects for ourselves. I even held out hope that by the time we returned to England, you could be a princess.”
Sophie still could not credit that her aunt would go to such lengths or have such fantastical aspirations for her. “You cannot be serious.”
“Indeed I can—but the point is moot now. I overestimated my stamina and am much too fagged to drive any farther. The thought of spending one more day in a coach, no matter how well-sprung, makes me shudder. And regrettably, you cannot travel halfway across France without me.”
Sophie felt only slightly remorseful at her aunt’s complaint. “It serves you right if your connivances led to exhaustion. You should never have attempted this arduous journey in the first place.”
Mrs. Pennant harrumphed. “You might show some gratitude, my girl. I came all this way for your sake.”
How was it that her aunt was making her feel guilty? Sophie wondered. “So now you are placing the blame on me?”
“You should see that everything I have done has been for your own good, Sophie. I fear I haven’t the strength to attend your fitting with the modiste this morning, however. Fortunately, we needn’t cancel your appointment. Carhill will go with you.” With an eye to safety and comfort, Mrs. Pennant had brought a large retinue with her from England, including her own coachman, several strapping footmen, and her dresser, Mrs. Carhill.
Sophie gave a soft huff. “I see no reason for any fittings. Purchasing my trousseau was only an excuse for you to bring me to Paris.”
“Perhaps. But whether you marry a duke or a prince, you will need wedding clothes. And I do not intend to waste this expensive trip. I hope to feel better by week’s end so that I may resume my duties as your chaperone.
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