Loving Protector
““I am sure that as the king only said you could bring a guest, he would have no idea I have refused the invitation.”
“And what about me? I know you have refused.”
“I do not know,” said Calista frowning.
She wanted to ask him, but did not want to seem ungrateful for the invitation.
“I do not wish to cause offence, but …”
“You do not want to go with me?”
“That is not it, colonel. I suppose I just feel guilty about Blanche. She has longed to meet the King.”
“And no doubt would encourage young Purb...eck to challenge him to a duel if she thinks the king does not like her.”
Calista could not help smiling at that.
She doubted even the foolish Purbeck would dare do such a thing.
“Please say you will come, Calista.” His voice was gentle and seductive. “My great aunt is very eager to present you to the King.”
How could Calista explain to him that seeing the King did not really matter? Only the chance to spend another evening in the colonel’s company excited her.MoreLess
“And what about me? I know you have refused.”
“I do not know,” said Calista frowning.
She wanted to ask him, but did not want to seem ungrateful for the invitation.
“I do not wish to cause offence, but …”
“You do not want to go with me?”
“That is not it, colonel. I suppose I just feel guilty about Blanche. She has longed to meet the King.”
“And no doubt would encourage young Purb...eck to challenge him to a duel if she thinks the king does not like her.”
Calista could not help smiling at that.
She doubted even the foolish Purbeck would dare do such a thing.
“Please say you will come, Calista.” His voice was gentle and seductive. “My great aunt is very eager to present you to the King.”
How could Calista explain to him that seeing the King did not really matter? Only the chance to spend another evening in the colonel’s company excited her.MoreLess
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