“Stealing a nervous glance in the looking glass, she tucked a stray strand of hair back into place under her bonnet. She ran a hand over her gown, smoothing it down. Sophie had outdone herself. The gown was everything Harriet desired. The bodice was cut low enough to frame the sapphire necklace that Brookes had given her the night before, but still modest enough that Harriet felt alluring, never exposed. The sapphires glowed in the multicolored light cast by the stained glass windows. Harriet st...epped back a pace and tugged at her gloves. Thank goodness for them—they disguised her sweaty palms. Though she was prepared—even anxious—to take her place beside Brookes as his wife, the enormity of the step was a little overwhelming. Sophie poked her head around the corner. “We’re ready to begin. Oh, Hattie, you are beautiful.” She scurried toward Harriet and gave her an impulsive kiss on the cheek. “May you be this happy always.” Harriet returned the embrace. “Thank you, darling.”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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