Storm On The Horizon, a paranormal Regency romance novella (Vallen) by Bond Meredith

Author:Bond, Meredith [Bond, Meredith]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Anessa Books
Published: 2013-01-31T22:00:00+00:00

Kit gathered together the day’s correspondence from his lap and took a quick glance around at the busts of the politicians. They stared down at him expectantly.

He had three letters to reply to on his father’s behalf and two more to write. He would have time to take care of the first group, but the others would have to wait until he returned from his visit to Tatiana and her sister. His mouth became dry at the thought of telling his father, once again, that he’d be going out that afternoon. Best to get it over with quickly.

“Father,” Kit started, as he stood up with the papers.

Lord Durrington’s eyes flicked up from the letter he was reading, but only for the briefest of moments to acknowledge that Kit had said anything.

Kit tried to swallow, but it wasn’t easy.

“Well?” his father prompted.

Kit took a deep breath and summoned both his charm and confidence—after all, what could his father do? He wouldn’t deny him altogether, surely. “I’ll be going to the Ashurst’s this afternoon. Miss Ashurst will be at home to visitors. Since I was unable to speak with her the other day, I thought it best if I attend this afternoon.”

His father sat back in his chair, his letter forgotten. He didn’t say anything for a full minute, which left Kit nearly squirming with unease. Maybe he should have taken a page from Tatiana’s book and put some magic into his words. But no, he would not, should not.

“Christopher, if you continue to pursue that younger Ashurst girl, I will disinherit you. And see that my father does as well,” Lord Durrington said. The serious expression on his face told Kit that he was neither joking nor exaggerating.

Shock stopped everything for a moment, but too quickly Kit had to clamp his lips together to keep back the slew of angry words that were flooding his mouth. Maintaining sharp control over his tongue, he said, “I told you, I am going to visit Miss Ashurst…”

“And the younger one won’t be in attendance?” his father asked, disbelief cut through his voice.

Kit kept his mouth shut.

“As I said, if you continue to pursue this girl, I will disinherit you.”

“You can’t…” Kit started.

“I most certainly can. You have a younger cousin who has done very well for himself. He is well married and already has a child. He is perfectly capable of taking your place.”

Kit opened his mouth to say something, but his mind was blank with seething anger. He was being treated like a naughty child.

And just like that, the idea popped into his mind. If he were going to be treated like a child, perhaps he should behave as he had when he was a child.

Kit lowered his eyes in feigned acceptance. Infusing his words with a dose of his magical charm, he said, “You’re right, Father. How ridiculous I have been to waste my time with someone who is not even available, let alone eligible. I shall give her the cut direct if I see her and lavish all of my attention on her elder sister.

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