Page 36 of Eternal Obsession
“You and me both.”
“You approve of your brother’s union?” I asked Jadeon.
“It’s complicated. But I have promised Alex that I will talk with Father about—”
“I want to meet her, get the girl,” I insisted.
Jadeon was a little taken aback. “Well I . . . very well.”
Alex and I accepted the goblets of wine offered up by a waiter. I returned my gaze to Alex. I hated the fact he was in an unwanted engagement.
“May I present the honorable Lady Emily Theron,” Jadeon announced.
I turned toward Jadeon and looked at the two women he escorted, obviously both friends.
Jadeon gestured. “Lady Theron, Lady Raynor, may I introduce Lord Velde.”
“You most certainly can.” Emily glanced up at me.
I read her mind and smiled. “Madam.” I bowed, taking her hand and kissing it. “I am honored to make your acquaintance.”
“And I yours, Lord Velde.” Emily was breathless.
“Alex tells me how delighted he is that you are soon to be wed,” I said.
“Yes, thank you, sir.” Emily blushed.
“Have you known each other long?” I inquired.
“Quite long.”
“How long?” I pressed.
“Well, I—”
“How much time have you spent in each other’s company?”
Emily grew silent.
“I see,” I said.
Tension hung thick in the air.
“Perhaps a dance.” Jadeon motioned to Lady Theron.
“One moment please, Jadeon.” I leaned toward Emily and whispered into her ear. “I know your secret.”
Emily gasped.
“How awkward,” I smiled, enjoying taunting her.
“But how do you—”
“Your mother told us,” I misled her.
“My mother told you I am preg—”
Alex spat out his wine.
