“Lord Wulfric was speaking quietly with Marian, so Ellen had the excuse to rush past them to get into the carriage. She looked back at the grand house. She gently cradled her aching arm, then winced as she moved her shoulder. Each time she closed her eyes, she could see the horror on Corey’s face when he realized how his touch had hurt her. She had not stayed to soothe him last night. Racing out of the room, she had not returned. Marian had graciously let her share her room, and Ellen had allowe...d her bosom-bow to think she was distressed solely because of the funeral. And Corey had vanished as completely as if he had never existed. Lord Wulfric handed Marian into the carriage. “I hope you will call in a few days, Marian,” he said. “I recall how empty this house seemed when I was alone before. When mine is the only voice save the servants’, it becomes dreary.” “Mayhap you should go to Town.” He shook his head. “Such a stimulating life belonged to Corey or to Nessa, not to me.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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