And it worked.
“One of these days, someone will catch you,” Lorena promised.
“Hope it’s you, Ren,” he whispered in a low voice. Then he brushed her cheek with the back of his hand before straightening.
Lorena touched her cheek where it still tingled and grinned because, well… it was Calvin Lockwood.
But then she met Ashwick’s hard eyes and her smile slowly faded.
The door opened, and William struck the chords to the first round.
Francis looked around the room, spotted Genie by the empty fireplace, and immediately cut a path straight to her.
William’s fingers moved just as brisk as Francis’ stride and grew into a fantastic ditty that had everyone watching to see what happened.
Francis stopped right before Genie and looked down at her.
The music was still at a run.
Genie’s eyes were wide, her hands crossed over her chest. She looked as though she were struggling to pull in breath.
Francis reached out and stopped his hand before her cheek; the music continued at the same pace. Then Francis moved his hand over toward a chair and table where Mr. Rollo Dixton and Calvin’s older brother, Frank Lockwood, sat. The music lowered just a touch. Francis’ hand returned to Genie; the music went higher.
Genie looked ready to pant.
Pant or pounce. Lorena wasn’t sure.
Francis’ hand moved up, past her hair and over the clock. The music grew and he grinned. He turned his head to look at the grandfather clock by the door then returned his gaze to the one by the mantle and set the time.
The music stopped.
Everyone cheered.
Genie cried, “No!”
Francis turned back to her, placed a hand on the mantle, leaned over her, and said with a smile, “You’re unbelievably obvious, Evie.”
Evie. Only Francis called her that. Everyone else called her either Genie or more formally. Evie was reserved for Francis and Francis alone. In fact, Lorena had witnessed another man try and call Genie that only to have Genie correct him. The other man was calling her formally now.
Genie smiled and said in a low voice, “I can’t help it.” A bright smile grew on her face as she gazed up at Lorena’s brother.
Francis’ eyes softened, and he touched her nose before strolling away. “Who's next?” he asked.
Ashwick rose.
Francis grinned at him and clapped him on the back, and Lorena watched him stroll from the room. As he closed the door, his eyes flickered to hers before the wood blocked him from her line of sight.
Genie appeared, stole Lorena’s glove, and pranced across the room before setting it on the potted plant. “He should have to find Lorena’s glove and return it to her.”
“No,” Francis stated.
Lorena’s heart skipped, believing Francis knew her truth.
Her brother went on, “That’s two tasks. He’d have to get the glove and return it to her. Ashwick is not used to games. It’s better we do not make it too challenging.”
Genie complained, Francis fought her. Genie won.
And then… only moments later, Ashwick bent before her and, while staring into her eyes, took her hand gently and slipped the glove over her fingers, Lorena felt like a winner.
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- THE SPINSTER’S SOCIETY SERIES -
LINK: Book 1 - Lady Lorena’s Spinster’s Society
^ Story of : Ashwick . Lady Lorena
LINK: Book 2 - Alice’s Shameless Spinster’s Society
^ Story of : Calvin . Alice
LINK: Book 3 - Genie’s Scandalous Spinster’s Society
^ Story of : Francis . Genie
LINK: Book 4 - Sophia’s Spirited Spinster’s Society
^ Story of : Morris . Sophia
LINK: Book 5 - Florence’s Stupendous Spinster’s Society
^ Story of : Rollo . Florence
LINK: Book 6 - Miss Taygete’s Sweet Sister’s Society
^ Story of : Hugh . Taygete
LINK: Book 7 - Christin's Splendid Spinster's Society
^ Story of : Aaron . Christin
LINK: Book 8 - Natalia’s Secret Spinster's Society
^ Story of : William . Natalia
LINK: Book 9 - Diana Sensational Spinster's Society
^ Story of : Framk . Diana
LINK: Book 10 - Maura’s Special Spinster's Society
^ Story of : Lord Julius . Maura
- FIRE AND SMOKE SERIES -
LINK: Book 1 - The Earl’s Unforgettable Flame
LINK: Book 2 - The Duke’s Ever Burning Passion
LINK: Book 3 - The Viscount's Blazing Love
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