Whirlwind Wedding
“"Where are the duke and duchess?" Caroline asked the butler after he'd finished seeing to their outer garments.
"In the library, Lady Caroline. I shall announce you." Robert watched Carters stride down the corridor. Stopping in front of the library door, he knocked discreetly. After nearly a minute passed he knocked again.
When another full minute passed with no response, a knot of worry pulled Robert's insides. With Bow Street Runners turning up dead and now Austin not answering the door . . .... damn it all! Turning to Miles, he asked in an undertone, "Do you think something is wrong?" A concerned frown knitted Miles's brow. "I don't know, but based on recent events, I'd say it's possible." "Well, I'm not going to stand about in the foyer any longer," Robert whispered. He strode down the corridor, Miles right behind him. Footsteps echoed behind them, indicating the others had followed as well.
"Is something amiss, Carters?" Robert asked.
Carters drew himself up straight as a stick. "Certainly not.MoreLess
"In the library, Lady Caroline. I shall announce you." Robert watched Carters stride down the corridor. Stopping in front of the library door, he knocked discreetly. After nearly a minute passed he knocked again.
When another full minute passed with no response, a knot of worry pulled Robert's insides. With Bow Street Runners turning up dead and now Austin not answering the door . . .... damn it all! Turning to Miles, he asked in an undertone, "Do you think something is wrong?" A concerned frown knitted Miles's brow. "I don't know, but based on recent events, I'd say it's possible." "Well, I'm not going to stand about in the foyer any longer," Robert whispered. He strode down the corridor, Miles right behind him. Footsteps echoed behind them, indicating the others had followed as well.
"Is something amiss, Carters?" Robert asked.
Carters drew himself up straight as a stick. "Certainly not.MoreLess
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