The Reckless Bride
“To his relief, no cultists appeared on the wharf. He saw none on the riverbanks.
Once Vienna had been left behind, he headed downstairs. Even if they’d thought of it, he could understand that the cult might not have bothered watching the river. They’d assume that as a courier carrying a vital document he would make for his destination with all speed. Traveling by river was slower than traveling on land. That he might opt to drift along, might have a schedule that wasn’t “get to England as soon ...as possible,” wouldn’t enter their heads.
So on the river they were, at the moment, safe. He fell into his berth and immediately fell asleep, and dreamed of an elusive, fascinating lady who loved to waltz.
He woke in time for luncheon, but approached the table—now one large table about which their party gathered—with due caution.
“There you are, dear boy!” Esme smiled. “Thank you for your escort to the ball—the event fulfilled all my expectations.”
He wasn’t sure he wanted to know what all her expectations encompassed.MoreLess
Once Vienna had been left behind, he headed downstairs. Even if they’d thought of it, he could understand that the cult might not have bothered watching the river. They’d assume that as a courier carrying a vital document he would make for his destination with all speed. Traveling by river was slower than traveling on land. That he might opt to drift along, might have a schedule that wasn’t “get to England as soon ...as possible,” wouldn’t enter their heads.
So on the river they were, at the moment, safe. He fell into his berth and immediately fell asleep, and dreamed of an elusive, fascinating lady who loved to waltz.
He woke in time for luncheon, but approached the table—now one large table about which their party gathered—with due caution.
“There you are, dear boy!” Esme smiled. “Thank you for your escort to the ball—the event fulfilled all my expectations.”
He wasn’t sure he wanted to know what all her expectations encompassed.MoreLess
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