The Duke's Desire by Elizabeth Elliot

Author:Elizabeth Elliot
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2018-03-23T18:30:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

Eleanor found herself seated next to Bonnet on the blanket. She debated how inappropriate it would be to try to sneak in a nap. Something told her it would be impossible for her to nap with the Westbrook’s about. Blade and Coach were fighting with what Eleanor expected was actual swords. Peaches and Felicity had been supplied with sketch books, both sharing the love of art, and Aria was sitting as lovely as ever allowing them to sketch her portrait. Willow and Hunter departed happily on horses to take a ride, and Chance, well much to her amusement, Chance was with Storm.

Storm had removed his jacket and rolled up his shirt sleeves. Eleanor could not help but notice that in his relaxed state he looked even more devilishly handsome than he normally did. A brief pain reached her heart, when once again, she realized how much she wanted him in her life forever. He had been so very kind to her since that night he had taken care of her injured feet, and it was as if she was finally able to truly see how amazing he was.

“Are they boxing??”

Bonnet laughed.

“Indeed. You sound surprised.”

Eleanor just stared bewildered.

“We argued once about it is all and Storm advised me that his brother was far too young to be a pugilist.”

“It seems you must have changed his mind. I think you would be surprised at the influence you have had on him, Eleanor.”

Blushing she looked to the woman and, not for the first time, wondered how no one had noticed how wonderful she was.

“I think you are exaggerating.”

The woman raised a brow.

“I assure you I am not. Can… will you promise me something though?

A bit surprised at sudden seriousness of her friend’s tone, she nodded.

“Anything.”

“Promise me that when you dance with him tonight, you show him exactly how stunning you are. I… I cannot think of another woman I would rather call a sister than you. Outside of my own of course.”

Eleanor’s knew her eyes must have been as wide as tea saucers. Stammering on her words, she shook her head.

“Oh Bonnet, that is so sweet of you to say, but really your brother would never consider such a thing. Not with me. You must not have expectations.”

The woman shook her head.

“Just promise me, just for tonight even, that you will leave everything behind you and be yourself when you are with him. Please.”

Unable to do otherwise, Eleanor nodded.

“I will do my best, Bonnet. That is all I can promise.”

Then, turning back to her sewing, Bonnet smiled.

“Thank you. So, may I ask why it is that you and my brother have finally made amends?”

Eleanor met her friend’s eyes.

“I cannot tell you why really, only that we have.”

Bonnet frowned.

“That is not an acceptable answer.”

Laughing Eleanor looked at her friend.

“Well, let us just say that we have cleared up some incorrect assumptions we made about the other and now have a better understanding of each other.”

“I see.”

Eleanor could tell bonnet wanted to question her more but remained silent.

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