To Win a Widow by Alexa Aston

Author:Alexa Aston
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2020-07-20T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

DALINDA, ALONG WITH Dez and Anna, joined Rhys in a receiving line. Normally, these weren’t a part of such an informal occasion but Rhys had insisted upon one, wanting to personally greet every attendee and speak to them by name. He had asked the three of them to join him since they acted in part as hosts for the country ball along with him.

She thought he looked splendid, his superfine coat a deep hunter green, causing his emerald eyes to stand out even more than usual. He had asked her what he should wear, noting he didn’t have any formal evening clothes yet, only a few items the local tailor had made up for him. She had told him black evening wear wouldn’t be expected at this type of event. Dez had provided Rhys with the name of his London tailor, saying if he were to take part in the Season that he would certainly need proper clothes for the various balls, routs, and concerts.

For her part, Dalinda had decided to skip the Season altogether, as she had shared with the others the previous evening. She did yearn for a husband and knew the best place to meet a new one would be in London among the ton. Her heart told her, though, that she wouldn’t want any part of it. She had found the only man she would ever consider marrying—and he didn’t seem to want her. Actually, Rhys did want her. She could see desire in his eyes anytime he spoke with her. There was no hiding the passion whenever he gazed upon her, which was rare these days. It was as if he pulled away, wanting to be rid of her as soon as possible. She still didn’t agree with him that he was unworthy of her. Oh, why did Gilford have to be a duke? If she had wed a viscount or an earl, she doubted Rhys would be resisting the pull between them.

Of course, it was because Gilford was a duke that her future had been secured. He had—through sheer willpower—pushed her father into a corner and demanded that Dalinda be given to him as his bride. She didn’t think a man less powerful would have been able to bend Torrington to his will. It had worked out, giving her a life of security and peace for many good years, with their boys an added blessing to their marriage. Her husband had taught her all manner of things and offered her friendship and respect. She viewed herself as fortunate that she had become the duchess of such a kind, thoughtful man.

Would she ever be able to change Rhys’ mind? If he left Sheffield Park and went to London for the Season to seek a bride with a hefty dowry, she would have no chance with him. Perhaps she should reconsider and go to London at least for part of the time. It would give her more opportunities to interact with him. Perhaps she could boldly tempt him back into her bed.

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