A Christmas Wedding Wager
“The wooden floor had become splattered with candle wax. A molten drop narrowly missed Emma's shoulder as she circled around the dance floor with one of Lottie's officers.
'Miss Harrison, you are not attending,' the Major said.
'I am sorry. I will endeavour to be a more gracious partner.' Emma gave a quick smile and forced herself to stop looking for Jack's broad shoulders.
Every time she went out on the floor she looked for him. He was different from the man she had so very nearly g...iven her heart to seven years ago. Outwardly he looked similar, but she sensed an intense drive, a desire that had not been there before. He had pursued his dream and won.
What was worse, she knew that, given the choice between dancing with him again and finding out about the bridge, she would be tempted to forget her duty and choose the dance.
'Miss Harrison, I believe I have the pleasure of the next dance.' Dr Milburn's voice interrupted her thoughts and she found her nostrils assaulted by peppermint.MoreLess
'Miss Harrison, you are not attending,' the Major said.
'I am sorry. I will endeavour to be a more gracious partner.' Emma gave a quick smile and forced herself to stop looking for Jack's broad shoulders.
Every time she went out on the floor she looked for him. He was different from the man she had so very nearly g...iven her heart to seven years ago. Outwardly he looked similar, but she sensed an intense drive, a desire that had not been there before. He had pursued his dream and won.
What was worse, she knew that, given the choice between dancing with him again and finding out about the bridge, she would be tempted to forget her duty and choose the dance.
'Miss Harrison, I believe I have the pleasure of the next dance.' Dr Milburn's voice interrupted her thoughts and she found her nostrils assaulted by peppermint.MoreLess
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