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Chapter 1

Tristan Wells, seventh Viscount Morford, stood alone in the drawing roo the musicians unpack their instruments in preparation for the concert

Lady Mottlesborough ca to her chest when she discovered hiaveback there?”

Tristan blinked rapidly Judging by the sight of the excessively large turban wrapped around thehis chest Beneath the voluined she was as bald as the day she was born

“I ahts” Under present circumstances, she could hardly question histhe loss of one’s brother rarely affected a gentleman’s social calendar, a more subdued countenance was only to be expected

The lady gave a rueful smile “I assuain this evening” She gestured to the musicians and whispered, “I doubt praise for their skill has dragged you here They are hardly the talk of the Season”

He snorted “As you are aware, my mother makes no secret of the fact she is keen for me to find a bride”

With Tristan being the only erness for him to produce an heir bordered on desperation

“I have heard she has a particular lady in mind”

“She has many ladies inas they’re fro to feel like a reluctant bull being herded into a field full of heifers

“I understand your h said “Despite herperiod, no one would cast aspersions on the decision to protect one’s heritage Indeed, we are all aware that one’s duty and responsibilityelse”

Tristan knew better than anyone the sacrifices one must make for the sake of patri, it prevented her fro functions, and as such, he found it more preferable to wander the corridors of other people’s houses than to rethat did not involve talk of flounces and other such fripperies

“For the ranted a reprieve,” he said with a weary sigh

Lady Mottlesborough nodded “And so you linger in the shadows in the hope the ladies won’t find you” She raised a curious brow “Or perhaps it is one particular lady you wish to avoid Where is the lovely Miss S?”

Miss Priscilla Senerous heart, and a pretty countenance Whenever he thought of kissing her, hisined the experience would be pleasant, if not particularly memorable

“I believe you will find her surrounded by a host of other ladies just as eager to discuss the merits of ribbon over lace”