The Wishful Governess by Laura A. Barnes

Author:Laura A. Barnes
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Laura A. Barnes, False Rumors series, The Fallen Governess, The Wishful Governess, historical romance governess, regency romance governess, historical romance scandal, historical romance Scotland, regency romance Scotland, regency romance with children, matchmaking regency romance, historical romance marriage, historical romance new release, historical romance regency steamy, regency romance series, regency romance steamy series, historical steamy passion, regency romance friends
Publisher: Laura A. Barnes
Published: 2023-12-26T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eleven

“I thought I would find you here,” Cameron drawled, sauntering into the private room of the club.

“Sod off,” Lockhart slurred.

Could he not have a moment of peace to himself? He had escaped to his club to remove himself from temptation and avoid his family. He had tolerated the visit from Courtland and Somerville out of respect and necessity. However, his brother’s appearance meant only one thing. It was a summons to return home.

Cameron settled into the leather armchair and stretched his legs out, getting comfortable. His brother had no intention of leaving soon. Lockhart must endure the torment. At least he had half a bottle of whiskey left to drink. He had drunk enough that anything Cameron uttered would only become a muddled thought.

Cameron folded his hands across his chest. “I would, but I am under the strict order of our mother to pass along a message.”

Lockhart narrowed his gaze and took a healthy swallow. “Get on with it.”

Cameron had the audacity to laugh at him. Lockhart growled at his brother’s silence. Only Cameron could annoy him to the extent of losing his patience, a trait he no longer held thanks to one blonde-haired vixen.

“I stopped by your room, but your valet informed me where I could find you.”

Lockhart scoffed. “Obviously. You are sitting across from me.”

Cameron leaned over and poured himself a glass of whiskey, taking a sip. “A good year.”

“State your point and be off with yourself,” Lockhart growled.

“Your valet also informed me about how you have been unwell.”

“As you can see, I am in fine health.”

“That is open for debate,” Cameron mumbled before taking another sip. “However, I found it quite a coincidence you held the same inflection Grace suffered from this past week.”

Lockhart was well aware of Grace’s illness. He had received multiple reports about her recovery throughout his days away. His guilt was another reason he stayed away. It only proved his actions toward Grace were not in her best interest. Especially when his thoughts were consumed by how he wished to make love to her.

“Are you not even going to inquire about Grace’s recovery?”

Lockhart sat forward in the chair with an anxious expression. “Has she taken a relapse?”

Cameron smirked. “I thought so.”

“You thought what? Never mind. Answer me. Is Grace well?” Lockhart demanded.

Cameron rested the glass on the table. “Yes. Grace is doing much better. However, I am left to wonder if Grace shared your company in the garden when she got caught in the rain. It would explain a lot of unanswered questions as to why you have avoided your family. I thought to myself, Calum would not let his decision to dismiss Grace keep him from his home. He would stand firm with his decision. But he would stay away if he compromised his governess.”

“Quiet,” Lockhart gritted between his teeth as he stormed across the room and slammed the door. “Do you want to ruin what reputation Grace has remaining with your obnoxious thoughts?”

“Remaining?”

Lockhart speared his hands through his hair in frustration.

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