Unconventional Suitors 01 - Her Unconventional Suitor by Ginny Hartman

Author:Ginny Hartman [Hartman, Ginny]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781505319453
Published: 2014-12-01T08:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

Gillian slipped back into the house and quickly made to find Lord Evander. Her mind was awash with so many different emotions. She wanted nothing more than to go home and retire to her room in silence so she could attempt to sort through the recent happenings with Benedict. Her heart swelled when she thought about him promising to love her for the rest of her life. Was it possible that she returned his feelings? She wasn’t entirely certain.

“Lady Gillian, I am right here.”

Gillian turned to see she had walked right past Lord Evander. She politely took his offered arm. “I beg your pardon, my lord. My mind is a million miles away.”

“Yes,” he laughed, “I can see that. Is everything well?”

Gillian pondered on how she should answer that. “Yes, though I’m suddenly feeling faint. Perhaps I should find my mother.”

“Allow me to escort you.”

Gillian let Lord Evander lead her through the throngs of people until they finally found her mother conversing with Lady Tartwell and Lady Juniper. Her mother ceased speaking as she approached, a pleased smile on her face.

“Allow me to introduce you to my eldest daughter, Lady Gillian. This is her first season.” The ladies curtsied before her as they said their greetings. “And this fine young gentleman is Lord Evander.”

Lord Evander bowed before each of them before returning his attention to her mother. “I’m afraid that Lady Gillian is feeling faint. Perhaps it is best if I see her home.”

The Duchess of Chesley’s eyes widened with delight at the same time that Gillian’s heart sank. She did not wish to be alone with Lord Evander, for surely he would feel welcome to kiss her after her forwardness during their prior outing to the theatre. And now that she had been branded with Benedict’s kiss once more, she was positively certain that she’d never be the same again, that no other man would do. She had no desire to encourage Lord Evander in his pursuit.

“Oh how kind of you to offer, Lord Evander, but I do not wish for you to leave the party so early. My mother can see me home, thank you.” She hoped that no one would protest further.

“Are you absolutely certain?” he asked her, slightly puzzled.

“But of course,” she answered honestly, though she did so without so much as looking at his face. She couldn’t stand the look of disappointment he was sure to be wearing.

As soon as they were seated comfortably in their carriage, her mother turned to her in disbelief. “I cannot believe you refused Lord Evander’s offer to see you home. Clearly he is interested in you.”

“And clearly I am not interested in him,” she retorted hotly.

Her mother’s hand flew to her breast as she opened and shut her mouth several times before finally saying, “How could you say such a thing? He is splendidly handsome and demure and has been persistently perusing you. Pray tell what you find so offensive about the man.”

“Nothing, for he has behaved himself as a perfect gentleman should.

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