A Most Indecent Gentleman
“Channing asked for the fourth time, pacing the warehouse and checking his watch. It was five minutes past the appointed time, but traffic this time of day was difficult. They couldn’t panic yet.
“I’m sure.” Jocelyn assured him. But he was nervous, too. He’d spent the afternoon conjuring scenarios and wanting to race to her side. What if her uncle had proven too persuasive, or, more likely, too coercive? Cassandra was strong, but alone against her uncle, perhaps she would not prevail? Worse,... perhaps she would not believe he would live up to his word. He knew better but she didn’t. Her experiences with that damn vicar had taught her otherwise.
The sound of carriages jingled outside. He exchanged one last look with Channing, a feeling of vindication shooting through him. She’d come!
In moments, Lord Burroughs stepped through the door, coming to such an abrupt halt that the men behind him piled up in a collision.MoreLess
“I’m sure.” Jocelyn assured him. But he was nervous, too. He’d spent the afternoon conjuring scenarios and wanting to race to her side. What if her uncle had proven too persuasive, or, more likely, too coercive? Cassandra was strong, but alone against her uncle, perhaps she would not prevail? Worse,... perhaps she would not believe he would live up to his word. He knew better but she didn’t. Her experiences with that damn vicar had taught her otherwise.
The sound of carriages jingled outside. He exchanged one last look with Channing, a feeling of vindication shooting through him. She’d come!
In moments, Lord Burroughs stepped through the door, coming to such an abrupt halt that the men behind him piled up in a collision.MoreLess
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