She needed to ready herself if she was to meet him at their appointed time. Lust did not equate love, and she was sure part of her attraction to him was the illicitness of their acquaintance, however brief it would be. But what other option did she have? She loved Paul and she would do whatever she had to do to make sure she became his wife.Īn image of Julian rose up, so dark and virile. Izzy ducked her head, overcome with guilt. Her mother would be so disappointed when it came to light what Izzy had done. Still, it will not be the same as having you here, at home with me, though.” “I’ll be one property over, Mama, not across England.” She restrained herself from rolling her eyes. Her mother just wanted what was best for everyone and it wasn’t her fault she chose to support her husband in this. “Soon, you’ll be married and gone and I won’t be able to come find you girls like this in the morning.”Īs the thought went through her mind, guilt nagged at her. Mama looked skeptical, but her attention was drawn toward Belinda, stirring in her bed. In fact I think some fresh air might do me good.” I’ll have a maid bring you something with which to break your fast.” “Perhaps you should spend another day in bed for good measure. Before she could protest, her mother felt her forehead, clucking over her like a hen. Izzy muttered up a prayer of thanks for the ill effects of over imbibing. I’m sorry I didn’t check in on you, Bel didn’t indicate you were seriously ill.” “Oh, you must have been feeling truly dreadful, darling, you look awful.
Her mother stood on the other side, eyes wide with concern. When a quick glance to her side revealed Belinda still sound asleep, Izzy pulled a wrap about her shoulders and crept to the door. A sharp knock on the bedroom door awoke Izzy the next morning.
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