Bride Enchanted (2007)
Bride Enchanted
““No sense in upsetting him,” Eve had said.
And they parted when they got around the corner.
They stood a moment, together. They made a pretty picture, and passerby smiled to see them. The tall, lean, dark-haired gentleman, his many-caped greatcoat adding to the impression he gave of height, power, and elegance, standing bent protectively toward a small, charming-looking young woman in a blue pelisse, a jaunty hat settled on her wind-rumpled curls. He held her gloved hand in his. They looked lik...e a sentimental silhouette, the sort that lovers had cut and framed as keep-sakes.
All Eve wanted to do was to fling herself into Aubrey’s arms, and stay there forever. But she remembered that he was the only one who knew what forever was, or at least, he had a better idea than she did. He was more than a compelling gentleman. He was of another breed entirely, and his impression of superiority was well merited.
“I’ll be safe, and I’ll be comfortable,” Eve told him. “My friend has a manor house in the countryside and is thrilled to know I’m coming to visit for a spell.MoreLess
And they parted when they got around the corner.
They stood a moment, together. They made a pretty picture, and passerby smiled to see them. The tall, lean, dark-haired gentleman, his many-caped greatcoat adding to the impression he gave of height, power, and elegance, standing bent protectively toward a small, charming-looking young woman in a blue pelisse, a jaunty hat settled on her wind-rumpled curls. He held her gloved hand in his. They looked lik...e a sentimental silhouette, the sort that lovers had cut and framed as keep-sakes.
All Eve wanted to do was to fling herself into Aubrey’s arms, and stay there forever. But she remembered that he was the only one who knew what forever was, or at least, he had a better idea than she did. He was more than a compelling gentleman. He was of another breed entirely, and his impression of superiority was well merited.
“I’ll be safe, and I’ll be comfortable,” Eve told him. “My friend has a manor house in the countryside and is thrilled to know I’m coming to visit for a spell.MoreLess
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