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A Second Warning
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LOVING HER DUKE Confused Thoughts
'Dearest whispers,Lady Cossington came calling yesterday. Yes, I have always dreaded her visit, and I have my wound to show for it, but I survived and lived to tell the tale.I left Carlisle Crest today and rode with Lord Carlisle, sharing his carriage. It was pleasing as was the breakfast I shared with him and although he remained quiet as always, it was nice for I am becoming quite acquainted with his silence. It gives a surprising sense of comfort.The marketplace was so amazing that I forgot the reason for visiting and got carried away with other activities. I shall visit again on the morrow and hope this time I pay better attention to my proper engagements.It is late and Lord Carlisle is yet to return, if he would at all. I hope he does, it would be nice to talk with him, even if I end up being the only one who talks.I have missed our conversations.I have missed him.'* * *Beth stood at the door of Lord Carlisle's study for a long time, contemplating. Should she or should sh
LOVING HER DUKE They Have No Right!
For the first time, Lord Carlisle was not behind his desk. He was seated away on the settee, by the wall, wearing a fine cotton shirt to keep the cold away and a grey coloured trousers. His waistcoat lay on the far end of the settee. He had rid himself of it.Lord Carlisle was slouched in the settee. He had his legs crossed as he read a parchment and rhythmically tapped the top of the settee. She had never seen him so relaxed and carefree. It was a beautiful sight. His hair was dishevelled like he had run his hand through it and Beth was momentarily reminded of the feel of it. Her fingers twitched.She permitted her eyes to run the length of his body, admiring him for a split second, studying him again. He was a lot different from the look he carried at breakfast but no matter how he looked, Lord Carlisle could command the breaths of many women as he was commanding hers. He was as powerful and dignified as his title carried.The thought annoyed her slightly that he could make other wo
LOVING HER DUKE Flashes Of The Past
Adopting a soothing voice, like the one she always used on Gwen, Beth said. "There is no disrespect here. She is sore and hoping to let out a bit of anger."His lips quavered. "On you?!" He shouted and hit his fist on the table. Beth jumped, becoming afraid. What had come over Lord Carlisle? He had never raised his voice before, or at least not in her presence. Before that day in the Blue Room she had doubted he could be angered. He always seemed so in control of his temper.Lord Carlisle breathed down. Folding his arms again, he calmly ordered. "Leave."Against better judgement, Beth did not heed. She had not come to quarrel with him. They had only recently fixed their relationship and were friends once more. Things could not go wrong again.And she was not so below him, why should he command her like a servant or a lackey. She was neither and was as stubborn as he was. Beth was determined to have her way.With Lord Carlisle still fuming, Beth sent her hands through her hair not mindi
LOVING HER DUKE The Will To Smile, The Will To Laugh
* * *The King was on the balcony, leaning on the balustrade, watching when Charles finally arrived Mainecroft Castle. He bowed as soon as he alighted the coach, before walking into the main halls, going up to him. Strictly speaking, he stomped in.Charles had gone to his estate, WhistleHall, when he left Carlisle Crest that night, instead of going to an inn as he had wanted to or the castle. He needed the solitude to compose his emotions and get utterly drunk. He could do neither.He was angry; enraged still. The volumes upon volumes of alcohol he had consumed could not drown the dark emotion in him. Beth saw no good in what they had. Was he the only one who thought they were once again on neutral ground?Charles strode into the balcony and was not surprised to find Brand too. The private council meeting with the King should have started hours ago. The young prince sat away from his brother, legs propped up on the small table before him, slowly sliding his thumb over the sharp edge of
LOVING HER DUKE His Torment And Peace
What was the need to be so vexed over his protection? Why was she depriving him the right to protect her? Charles felt the unexplainable urge to smoke. He was her husband! How dare she question that? His breathing became intense.She refused his protection. She denied their marriage. Many women of the ton would give an arm to be affiliated with him in marriage. She teased him with a false hand of friendship, and now she thought the worst of him?! How could she ever think he would use his hand harshly on her?Charles was beyond livid. He only wanted to protect her. He had wronged her in the greatest way possible that night on the hill, and even though he had almost never regretted it, he did sometimes for her sake.She had been drunk that night, but his mind had been clear as the sky on the finest day. He should have stopped her. He should have been sensible enough. Maybe he shouldn't have believed when she promised not to regret it. She left before he awoke and her action meant one thi
LOVING HER DUKE A Celestial Decision
Brand kissed his teeth and sighed, brushing the topic away. "What is to be the agenda for this private council? Is it Lord Denney?""Except he does something foolish, no." They entered the great room. "The pirates seem to pose a greater threat than our overzealous and greedy uncle." He sat and asked them to do the same. "They have grown gutsy. Out." He commanded the servants present. They obeyed."The pirates?"Alexander nodded, the smile on his face vanishing as his countenance switching capriciously. "I need you and your troops out on the sea. We must go to battle.""Battle?""You thought it has not reached me yet, or did you think trade disputes and profit acquisition would make me turn a blind eye to the happenings on the sea?"Brand blinked, shocked. "How did you come about this knowledge?""I am King and news reaches me from my scouts." He smiled wickedly. "You should be punished for insubordination."Brand rose to his feet and bowed fully. "Please forgive me, Your Majesty. I was
LOVING HER DUKE Lifelong Dedication
* * *Carlisle walked out of the room and Alexander was following after him, seeming eager to see the man who was waiting, but Brand wished to speak to him and that he must do. He hurried after him."Edmund." Alexander called his man."Alexander!" Brand called. Edmund came to him as he turned to answer his name. "I must speak with you, now." Alexander opened his hands in askance and he replied. "It is important."Edmund began to exit the room. "He will wait a bit more.""No." Alexander countered. "Send him in. He can wait, but I am too eager to."Edmund bowed. "Your Majesty."As he left, Alexander returned to the room, planting himself again where he had sat before. "All is well, I presume?"Brand walked to stand before him, consciously blinking his left eye with the right. "I met with Lord Denney again, or rather he met with me. He was waiting for me as soon as my ship docked."Alexander scoffed. "He is quite persistent.""He is." Brand pushed his hair from his face and let it hang b
LOVING HER DUKE Back On Westside Hill?
The mist was heavy, causing the air to be extremely cold and humid. The grass was wet under her and the wetness was slowly seeping through the trousers she wore. Abandoning common sense, she continued to sit on the ground even though she was almost soaked through to her drawers.Her nostrils were starting to hurt from the perfect cold, and even though her feet were toasty warm from inside her boots, her hands were numb and her fingers frozen to the point of falling off. But, she was loving it because somewhere deep in her, she knew it would not harm her, at least not today.The lady inhaled deeply and exhaled strongly, her breath misting as well. The cold wind blew against her face and rather than not, it warmed it, caressing her slowly as it passed by. She found the hilltop to be both a place of austerity and a seat of solace. The cold wind froze her in place and the wet grass nourished her liberty, holding her away from everything that troubled her.She did not remember how she got
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