Only A Hero Will Do by Alanna Lucas

Author:Alanna Lucas
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Sebastiani Press
Published: 2017-07-12T18:30:00+00:00

Elizabeth did not want to be at Amelia’s party. She would rather be tracking Mr. Ward, who’d inexplicability disappeared after Loretta’s ball, than endure this boredom.

Under normal conditions she would have made some excuse to stay at home, but after Grant’s mysterious appearance, peculiar questioning about her plans for this evening, and abrupt departure in the carriage last evening, she didn’t want to miss the chance to see him.

Holding true to form, her friend had invited only the upper echelons of society, including several eligible gentlemen who tried their best to gain her attention, but she simply was not interested in them. These functions were always the same. Elizabeth was tired of the gossip, the constant chatter, and having to obey every rule.

The orchestra took position, preparing for another set. She thought she would scream if she had to endure another dance with a man only interested in her bosom and large dowry. At six and twenty, why did she still have to tolerate such torture?

“May I have this dance?” The words whispered across her back, creating a trail of tingles that went straight to her toes.

“Grant,” she whispered as she turned around to face him. “I thought you didn’t know how to dance.”

“I don’t, not really.” He released a long heavy sigh. “Simon attempted to teach me to waltz last night.”

She could barely contain her laughter at the thought of Grant and Simon dancing together. “I’m sorry, I really shouldn’t laugh.” Her heart warmed. He’d done this for her.

“Yes…well, it’s a good thing you were not present. Your sides would probably still hurt from laughing so hard.” He held out his gloved hand waiting for her to accept.

Out of the corner of her eye, she spied her mother lurking, waiting to pounce and scold. Without hesitation she accepted Grant’s hand. The moment their gloved fingers touched, something magical happened. Light shone brightly in his eyes as he squeezed her fingers gently, sending another rush of tingles coursing through her body.

His gaze drifted over to where her mother was standing next to an urn, barely able to contain her scowl. “I don’t believe Lady Atwell approves of us dancing.”

“It doesn’t matter. She doesn’t approve of anything.” Her mother represented everything Elizabeth detested most about the ton.

The delicate melody of a waltz began to drift through the ballroom. Grant placed one hand lightly on the small of her back and with his other hand guided her through the steps. He seemed hesitant and unsure at first, stumbling once, but as the music progressed he gained confidence. She was amazed how quickly he had learned to dance.

“You’re doing beautifully, especially for your first time,” she praised.

“Simon will be rather disappointed to hear his efforts don’t count,” he said with a smile that revealed a single dimple on the left side of his cheek.

In that moment she was blissfully happy and fully alive. She didn’t want it to end, didn’t want Grant to leave, wanted to pretend nothing could ever come between them.

They danced in silence, never taking their eyes off each other.

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