A Wicked Lord At the Wedding (2009)
“She sat beside him in their opera box, contemplating his character. It was a challenge to feign absorption in the concert when his presence engrossed her every thought. She felt rather plain in his presence, dressed in her sweet lilac taffeta dress.
He wore black.
Undeniably he was the finest-looking lord in London, if an utter enigma to Eleanor.
No sooner had they set foot from the carriage than several old acquaintances rushed forth to welcome him into the shallows of the beau monde. One gent...leman rather rudely inquired whether his return meant that offspring could be expected. Eleanor lifted her nose and pretended she had not heard the question.
The subject of heirs seemed to be in the air.
She had headed toward the stairs, although not quickly enough to escape hearing Sebastien reply, “Soon. It is my primary objective. Eleanor, wait for me, darling. Don’t wander off in the dark alone.”
“Your primary objective?” she whispered on the stairs when he caught up with her. “You might have shown restraint instead of announcing your breeding intentions to a virtual stranger.”MoreLess
He wore black.
Undeniably he was the finest-looking lord in London, if an utter enigma to Eleanor.
No sooner had they set foot from the carriage than several old acquaintances rushed forth to welcome him into the shallows of the beau monde. One gent...leman rather rudely inquired whether his return meant that offspring could be expected. Eleanor lifted her nose and pretended she had not heard the question.
The subject of heirs seemed to be in the air.
She had headed toward the stairs, although not quickly enough to escape hearing Sebastien reply, “Soon. It is my primary objective. Eleanor, wait for me, darling. Don’t wander off in the dark alone.”
“Your primary objective?” she whispered on the stairs when he caught up with her. “You might have shown restraint instead of announcing your breeding intentions to a virtual stranger.”MoreLess
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