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Chapter 5 Preparing For A Ball

Word Count: 1245    |    Released on: 08/01/2024

d smiled at the mirror – she looked beautiful. Her ever unruly hair danced on the side of her face

door in ten minutes." She approached the

re she was. "I told earlier that I want no part of this ball. How best should I

the door. "Beth says sh

ted up.

p. "Why would she not…?" Her Aunt stepped into the room. "Why wouldn't you want

because you feel Lord D'Averette might ask to court Lucy, and you wa

may be true; still I used the excuse of a ball to get your Father to agree. I see no reason why you wouldn't want to make full use of my ill-thought excuse. You are too quiet around the peerag

she held up a conversation with a stranger on a lonely road. "That bein

her feet. "Everyone wants a husban

nt a husband. That wish had

d. "Don't be silly child. You should refr

eth, who quickly rescued her book from underneath her cousin. "A home for myself to t

be rich or titled, be good to me is all I ask." Gwen added much to Beth's despair. How could she even

e tsked with a slight shake of her head. "I guess I was wrong. Get dressed immediately, it doesn't matter if you want a

like it." She said

birthday." Gwen whi

"Precisely." There was no reason to be

celebrate it for you or with you, Father and Mother are eagerly looking forward to the day you would permit us a ball – o

ball in my honour. Also, our econo

nd that you are not at fault and lay that issue to rest, the happier everyone would be." She frowned. "What business of yours is

see the light of day. Like I said, I have absolute

Marrily's stare grew intense. She crossed he

Gwen and Lucy exploded with laughter. "I mos

er a love that can

, Aunt Marrily, there is no one

again. Beth chuckled but quickly fixed her face. "I see no other reason for your utterances. W

Aunt

wen and Lucy giggled again. Uncle Fitzwilliam did have wild hair too. "Gwen put more colors to your cheeks, and Beth," she looked her over. "Why do you still look like a housekeeper? You had better be dressed for when I call yo

"She is alwa

bed, pulling Lucy along. They rushed back to the m

h her hair, forcing it into the ribbon tie, but it escaped every time she thought she had it secured. Finally getting just enough to stay still,

Marrily, not even Uncle Fitzwilliam. When they were called down

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Contents

Chapter 1 Prologue 1 Chapter 2 Prologue 2 Chapter 3 Up A Hill Chapter 4 Talking To A Stranger Chapter 5 Preparing For A Ball Chapter 6 A Place To Behold Chapter 7 Another Stranger Chapter 8 The Duke Of Carlisle! Chapter 9 Mutual Friends Or Foes Chapter 10 He Was Present Tonight
Chapter 11 Lady Marjorie
Chapter 12 Discussing Lady Cossington
Chapter 13 Breakfast At Carlisle Crest
Chapter 14 Invited To The Castle
Chapter 15 Sly Lord Carlisle
Chapter 16 At The Castle
Chapter 17 The King Who Teases
Chapter 18 Young Prince Brand
Chapter 19 Bond Between Brothers
Chapter 20 Unfortunately, It's Lord Cossington
Chapter 21 Stonehenge
Chapter 22 Family Secrets
Chapter 23 Glad To Be Your Friend
Chapter 24 You Are Only Trying To Persuade Yourself
Chapter 25 Waiting For Him
Chapter 26 The Dark Is Best For Confessions
Chapter 27 Darkest Days Of My Life
Chapter 28 On A Dark Hill
Chapter 29 All Consequences Be Damned!
Chapter 30 Burning Desires
Chapter 31 His Lips, Her Lips
Chapter 32 No Regrets
Chapter 33 A Warm Hill
Chapter 34 She Left Him
Chapter 35 She Is With Child
Chapter 36 There Is Such A Lady
Chapter 37 Restless
Chapter 38 Decision
Chapter 39 Happier Than Usual
Chapter 40 Lord Carlisle And I Are Over
Chapter 41 Conversed With Mr. Richmond
Chapter 42 Trouble Comes To Westside Manor
Chapter 43 Man And Wife At Dawn
Chapter 44 Speak With Father Now
Chapter 45 I Will Be Married In The
Chapter 46 Entertaining Words Of A Proud Mother
Chapter 47 Visitors At Carlisle Crest
Chapter 48 She Is My Wife
Chapter 49 Lady Of The House
Chapter 50 Lady Carlisle
Chapter 51 Tea Time With Lady Marjorie
Chapter 52 My Son Cares For You
Chapter 53 Love My Son, Please
Chapter 54 His Mother Save The Natural Means
Chapter 55 Lady Cossington Came Visiting
Chapter 56 She Was Slapped... Again
Chapter 57 No One Must Know
Chapter 58 Resolution
Chapter 59 Go Home To Your Wife, Carlisle
Chapter 60 A Surprising Invitation
Chapter 61 Breakfast With Beth
Chapter 62 Who Dared !
Chapter 63 Bickering Men
Chapter 64 Lady Cossington Had Dared
Chapter 65 Set Him Straight
Chapter 66 A Second Warning
Chapter 67 Confused Thoughts
Chapter 68 They Have No Right!
Chapter 69 Flashes Of The Past
Chapter 70 The Will To Smile, The Will To Laugh
Chapter 71 His Torment And Peace
Chapter 72 A Celestial Decision
Chapter 73 Lifelong Dedication
Chapter 74 Back On Westside Hill
Chapter 75 Only A Dream
Chapter 76 Introspection
Chapter 77 Gwen Had An Admirer
Chapter 78 His Grace Has Returned
Chapter 79 His Knowledge Of Her
Chapter 80 The Impulse To Go To Her
Chapter 81 His Beautiful, Dancing Wife
Chapter 82 Plans And Actions
Chapter 83 Meeting With Lord Carlisle
Chapter 84 Horseback Riding
Chapter 85 A Different Lord Carlisle
Chapter 86 Start Overs
Chapter 87 I Want To See Your Smile
Chapter 88 Let Me Protect You, Bethany
Chapter 89 He Was In Command Of Her
Chapter 90 Amassing Gossip
Chapter 91 The Carlisle Christmas Ball
Chapter 92 Your Power Over My Son
Chapter 93 Warring Intentions
Chapter 94 A Repulsing Company
Chapter 95 The Final Dance
Chapter 96 The Other Side Of The Adjoining Door
Chapter 97 I Want You
Chapter 98 Use My Given Name
Chapter 99 Waves Of Passion
Chapter 100 I Said I Love You
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