World of de Wolfe Pack: The Wolfe Match (Kindle Worlds Novella) by Kit Morgan

Author:Kit Morgan [Morgan, Kit]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kindle Worlds
Published: 2018-01-23T07:00:00+00:00

Ten

Several days later, Aldrich and Duncan met in the duke’s study after dinner to discuss a few things. “I think the way you’re handling your estate should make you a profit in no time,” Duncan said. “I’m glad you’re finally doing something with that bottom land of yours.”

“I know. Thank you for your advice.”

“Speaking of advice,” Duncan said as he made slow, circular motions with his hand, swirling the amber contents of his glass. “Might I give you some concerning Miss Phelps?”

Aldrich heavy sigh. “Don’t worry, I’ll not entangle myself.”

“Entangle?” Duncan said in surprise. “Is that what you’re calling it, these days?”

“We’ve only just met, my friend,” Aldrich reminded him.

“And yet there is an attraction.”

Aldrich got out of his chair, went to a sideboard, and poured himself another brandy. “It’s nothing.”

“Isn’t it?”

Aldrich faced him. “Might I inquire as to your interest in the matter?”

Duncan shrugged. “I have no particular interest. What I do have are observations.”

Aldrich made a scoffing noise and took a sip of brandy. It burned down his throat, filled his senses, and warmed his belly. Enough to make him ask, “What observations?”

“Fishing the first day, for instance? Walks, riding in the afternoons, talking longer than needed passing in the hall …”

Aldrich’s face contorted into a smile. “You should have seen her and Barnes trying their best not to fall in. I thought sure Barnes would take a tumble several times.”

“Don’t change the subject. We’re not talking about Barnes, old friend. We’re talking about you.”

“I thought we were talking about Miss Phelps.”

“Her as well.”

Aldrich crossed the room and retook his seat. “So tell me, friend, what other observations have you made concerning her?” His voice was laced with irritation but he didn’t care.

“Only that the attraction is mutual.”

Another scoffing noise. “I’m not blind, you know.”

“No, but you’re also not the smartest when it comes to women,” Duncan pointed out with a smile. “If you were, you’d have married long ago.”

“Who?”

“I can think of several prospects, none of which matter now. What does, is you’re not getting any younger, Aldrich. And you’re thinking about a wife.” He set his brandy on a small table between them and leaned forward. “I can see it in your eyes.”

Aldrich took a sip, followed by a long swallow, draining his glass. “You’re seeing things.”

“I’m not.”

He rose from his chair, intent on the sideboard and brandy decanter. He snatched Duncan’s glass off the table and went to refill them. He’d decided not to ask about Miss Phelps the day before. He thought it would help curb his growing attraction to her. But now this? “The thought of a wife holds some appeal, I’ll grant you that. But Miss Phelps …” he poured a small amount into each glass. “She’s hardly one to take to London during the season.”

“I’ll grant she’s a diamond in the rough, but so was I when I first took over this estate. Then there’s Cozette.”

Aldrich laughed as he returned to the sitting area and handed Duncan his glass. “Your wife is a beautiful little savage.

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