Whom shall I Kiss... an Earl, a Marquess, or A Duke? by Laura A. Barnes

Whom shall I Kiss... an Earl, a Marquess, or A Duke? by Laura A. Barnes

Author:Laura A. Barnes [Barnes, Laura A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2019-02-24T22:00:00+00:00


SIDNEY WIPED THE WATER off the bench with her handkerchief. The rain from the evening before created a drenched atmosphere in the park. She opened the paper sack she carried and tossed out the bread crumbs. Before long, the ducks waddled towards her for the special treat. A grin graced her face as two ducks fought over the food. When the bigger duck devoured the bread, the smaller duck wandered away. Taking pity on the small creature, she rose and headed toward the duck. When she approached the animal, she lowered herself to talk quietly, while she offered the remainder of her bag to the duckling. Sidney laughed as the small animal nibbled on the rest of her bread. Her laughter brought on the attention of the other ducks, who soon swarmed her as they wanted more too. When a couple of ducks attacked her, she released a scream, and swatted her arms to keep them at bay.

Soon an arm swept her aside as an umbrella poked at the ducks, “Get, get.”

Once the ducks scattered back to the pond, Sidney glanced at her rescuer. It was none other than Lord Wildeburg, the same gentleman who caused her a restless night sleep. Her emotions were on edge when she awoke, and she headed to the park to gather her thoughts in order. He was as handsome wearing an overcoat, dry as can be, as compared to the evening before when he was drenched wet in her bedchamber. The wind ruffled his hair at the ends and the overcast sky didn’t impact the charming smile he bestowed on her. Sidney felt frumpy next to him. She donned an old dress for her hasty excursion and her hair piled atop her head haphazardly, with stray strands tousled along her neck. Sidney didn’t think she would see anybody this morning. It was early yet with not a soul in sight, except for him.

“Did you come to any harm?”

“No, My Lord, but then I was never in harm’s way.”

Wilde laughed at her denial, she was a delight. Her refusal to admit to his aid, only endured her to him more. As he took in her appearance, he noted the subtle changes to her clothes. She appeared before him comfortable and at home in her simple dress. Also, he found the thrown together hairstyle attractive on her. She held the appearance of a lady who just rose from bed. Her blue eyes held a sleepy look, from the result of a sleepless night. Did she dream of him? Lord knows he did, for countless hours he laid in his bed as he thought of their kiss. He finally rose after sleep eluded him. With Lady Sidney on his mind, he decided to visit the park near her home. His wishful thoughts led him to hope she would also be here. As luck would have it, she was.

“No, of course you weren’t.”

Sidney had no reply. She realized her attitude was defensive but could not help herself. She knew of no other way to handle her emotions around him.



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