The Bachelor Duke by Rene Cecilia

Author:Rene, Cecilia
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: novel
Publisher: Cecilia Rene
Published: 2020-07-24T16:00:00+00:00

There was much more than singing happening at the opera. the Bachelor Duke and Lady O were caught in a compromising position.

Are wedding bells imminent?

Time stood still as Livie stared horrified at the carriage door. To be caught in such a predicament was embarrassing no matter who discovered them. She quickly straightened her dress as Remington arranged his cravat back in order before he opened the door.

Julia stood in the cold evening, bouncing on her toes, her hands rubbing together.

“I came to fetch you! You won’t believe what happened?” Julia reached into the carriage and took Livie by the hand.

Livie came out first, followed by Remington.

“Is everything well?” Livie inquired, fear gripping her as she wondered why Julia came out to retrieve her. She turned to Remington, dipping a quick curtsey. “Your Grace, thank you for a lovely evening. Please send my regards to Mother Di. I hope she feels better soon.”

“Of course.” He bowed. “May I call on you tomorrow?”

“Yes, I would like nothing more.” Her eyes locked with his and she licked her lips, remembering their time in the carriage.

“Livie, come!” Julia pulled her cousin away, squeezing her arm. “What was happening in the carriage?”

Before Livie could answer, her father appeared in the doorway, glaring at her and Julia. “Olivia, what was transpiring in the carriage that you were delayed so long?” her father asked as they entered the foyer.

She wrung her hands nervously. “We were discussing the opera and his mother’s health.”

He gave her a stern look that caused her to shift uncomfortably beneath his intense scrutiny. “You would confide in me if something was amiss?” he asked, ignoring Julia beside her.

“Yes, I would, but I assure you, Father, the duke is always a gentleman in my presence.” Livie answered before turning toward an anxious Julia. “What has happened?” she asked, wanting to change the subject from her and Remington.

“Livie! I’m engaged!” Julia flung her small frame against her, encircling her in a grip stronger than one would think her capable of.

Embracing her cousin, Livie smiled. “That is the happiest of news! You must tell me everything.”

“It was glorious, but it is not information for Uncle’s ears, come!” Julia dragged her away, leading her up the stairs.

Livie was happy for her cousin and hoped that she would be next.

Once in her room, Julia practically pushed her cousin onto the dark rose settee beneath the windows. Her cousin’s excitement spilled forth before Livie could even adjust her position.

“Oh, Livie! It was magnificent. Henry knelt down on one knee, looked into my eyes, and admitted that he loved me with a great passion and could not live without me in his life. Can you believe he used those words? A great passion! I cried and said yes, of course, before attacking him and falling into his arms. The kiss was like nothing I’ve ever felt before. It wasn’t the first time we’ve kissed, but this one felt so entirely different.” Julia rambled on, not stopping to breathe in her happiness.

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