The Duke's Defiant Bride by Michelle Mcmaster

Author:Michelle Mcmaster [Mcmaster, Michelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-08-18T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

In all the years he’d fought in this war, Carver Adams had always followed his orders to the letter. He’d taken on difficult and even foolhardy missions and completed them to the best of his ability. He’d endured injuries, terrible conditions, and near starvation, but those things only made him stronger.

Now there was about to be an injury inflicted upon him which he might not be able to bear. He was about to lose the most unforgettable woman he’d ever met, all because she fought for one side and he fought for the other.

And she was incredibly stubborn, to boot.

Since they’d made love, Carver’s desire for her had only compounded. He wanted her back in his arms and on top of that, he could not escape the possibility that they might have created a child together. The thought of his seed growing inside Lady Blade sent a decidedly masculine wave of pride coursing through his veins. How could he simply walk away from her when there could be so much at stake?

Though she had rejected the idea of becoming his wife, Carver had a duty to protect their child, if there was one. He wouldn’t give up so easily.

Now, he and Sergeant Hackett stood outside General Edgerton’s residence late at night, contemplating what might be their most foolhardy mission yet.

By normal standards, it was outrageous for anyone to be paying a call on the general at such an hour. However, the beautiful Lady Blade was inside, and he had to see her once more.

Carver and his men had been provided with billets at a humble residence a few streets over. He’d been unable to sleep, as thoughts of Juliet swirled in his mind. Tomorrow, she would meet with Wellington and be traded for a British prisoner. Then she would resume her life as a French spy.

Although she had refused his offer of marriage, he was unwilling to give up hope. If there was any way Carver could change her mind, he would.

He lifted the brass knocker on the front door, and rapped.

The door opened. A young, red-coated soldier held a lantern aloft and regarded Carver and his sergeant. “Captain Adams. Do you have need of the general, sir?”

“Yes, Ensign,” Carver replied. “I must speak with him regarding the prisoner, Lady Blade.”

“Right now, sir?”

“Right now,” Carver answered.

“One moment, please.” The young soldier shut the door, leaving Carver and Hackett outside on the step.

“Do you think this will work?” Carver asked Hackett.

“That’s really up to the lady, sir,” he replied. “And General Edgerton, of course.”

A few moments later, the guard returned and admitted Carver and Hackett inside the residence. “The general will be down shortly to speak with you, Captain. Please wait here.”

Carver paced the floor of the entranceway. He hoped he could convince General Edgerton to go along with his plan. Then he would need to convince Juliet.

Soon, the white-haired general descended the staircase from the upper floor. He wore a dark paisley dressing gown, a tassel cap on his head, and leather slippers.

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