Protecting Lady Esther_Regency Romance by Lucy Adams

Author:Lucy Adams [Adams, Lucy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-10-22T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Nine

“It is very good of your aunt to allow us to walk together.”

Lady Esther threw Charles a quick glance, her eyes dancing with good humor. “I believe she approves of you, Lord Westbrook,” she replied before looking over her shoulder. “Besides which, it is only a short distance between the carriage and the bookshop and no doubt, she will join us there soon enough.”

Charles grinned, aware that he was becoming rather fond of Lady Esther’s company. She was a remarkable young lady. Even though she was afraid and upset over her father’s disappearance, she did not allow it to dampen her spirits. Instead of giving into her fear completely, she was now using her fright to bolster her courage and her singular determination to find out what had happened to her father. He found such a spirit to be truly impressive.

“How do you fare this afternoon, Lady Esther?” he asked, concerned for how she might be feeling at present. “I know that you are determined to find your father, but I must wonder whether or not the shock of what you have been told of has yet passed.” Searching her expression and seeing how her green eyes lit up as she smiled, he felt his own heart lift, finding her beauty a little overwhelming.

“I am a little better than last evening,” she answered. “I was very shocked at your news and, of course, wanted to find something to do almost at once, for I felt quite helpless in my lack of action.”

“That is understandable,” he said quietly, glad that she was being honest with him. “I hope you understand my reluctance to allow you to form a plan last evening.”

“Yes, I do,” she replied with a softness in her expression that touched his heart. “I did not want to do as you asked, but the wisdom of it became clear to me very soon afterwards. I retired later than I expected but could not sleep, such was my upset. However, now that I have had time to consider matters, now that I can begin to surmise as to why my father might have left London, I can think of what must be done in a much clearer manner.”

He nodded, relieved that she understood. “And have you had any particular thoughts as to what must be done next?” he asked, wondering what she had been thinking of.

To his surprise, Lady Esther nodded, her steps slowing as they drew near the bookshop. “It is very simple in one way,” she answered, her eyes flicking to his before flying away again. “We must discover what my father has in his possession that is putting him in so much danger.”

Charles bit his lip, anxiety writhing through him in a sudden, forceful manner. Of course, he knew precisely what it was that Lord Leighton had and had been able to surmise why the French were now searching eagerly for him, but he had not yet decided to tell Lady Esther of The King’s League.

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