My Duke’s Desire_Wicked Lords of London by Tammy Andresen

Author:Tammy Andresen [Andresen, Tammy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-10-02T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

That kiss had sharpened everything. Theo had wanted an arranged marriage of sorts. An agreement of minds. But the attraction he felt for Violette had nearly consumed him with that kiss. There was a passionate woman underneath her perfectly groomed exterior and that Violette he simply must know. He didn’t just want a hint, he wanted all of her.

But that wasn’t part of his plan. He’d travel, see the world secure in the knowledge that capable hands were controlling the dukedom.

That kiss changed everything. He’d all but asked her to be his wife. Presented his plan for her consideration. But could he remain impassive after her kiss had sparked such passion?

Giving up the pretense of rest, he rose from bed and crossed the room to stare out the window. It would be dawn soon and then he’d spend the day with Violette. Perhaps they could take a carriage ride or a walk through the village. But either way, he could begin checking on his tenants, he was sure she wouldn’t mind. She was a woman who embraced responsibility, she was not bothered by it.

Abandoning sleep altogether, he dressed and headed downstairs. In order for this plan to work, he’d need to know every facet of the dukedom so that he could teach Violette. His investors on the island required him to return in order to finance the fleet of ships he’d need. If he didn’t go back, not only would he have wasted his time, he’d be tossing all the money away that he’d invested. What he’d prove to everyone was that he was as silly and irresponsible as they believed.

He ignored the worry that it was too much for Violette. This trip he would do in six months or less. He’d find a way to take other business ventures that allowed him to travel as life permitted.

Brushing these thoughts away, he sat at his desk. He’d have a few hours to begin reacquainting himself with the books before everyone rose for breakfast.

But he hadn’t been working for long when the butler arrived at his study’s door. “Your Grace, a missive has arrived.”

The butler carried the note on a tray. “A missive? From who?”

“A Captain Reginal, Your Grace. From the domestic fleet. The carrier said he came from Yorkshire.”

“Yorkshire?” He stood and reached out his hand grabbing the letter and slicing it open to read the contents.

“Yes, Your Grace,” his butler replied, but Theo barely heard him. His eyes were scanning the words on the page. His jaw clenched as phrases like fire, dead, faulty boiler jumped out at him.

“Get Landon and Sussex immediately.” Then he sat back down in his chair to read the words again.

By the time the two other men had arrived, he already made up him mind to travel to Yorkshire to assess the damage himself. He wasn’t certain what to do about Violette yet, he was sure she’d understand why he needed to go but he wasn’t certain she’d wait. She told him so just a few hours ago.

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