calling with harrison
Adeline was hurt when he heard Harrison call her a cruel lady. She was not; she could never be cruel to anyone, no matter how much hurt they had caused her. Even if he meant it to be a joke, to her, it mattered if she truly hurt his feelings, and maybe now he was hiding it with his humor. As he always did. “I apologize for my previous claim, but you should be well aware of my thoughts towards matters of love, Lord Davis.” She finally spoke, her voice returning to a calm and gentle tone. Adeline could not help but giggle at Harrison’s statement of the two being the joke of the town together; it was the first time she had genuinely laughed and forgotten of her nerves since the morning. “I must admit, it does sound intriguing and captivating when you describe it like that, but I can’t help but remember all the encounters and pleasures you’ve had with other… ladies.” As she uttered those words, Adeline averted her gaze from Harrison. If something were to actually happen between the two, could she actually ignore the stares from the public as they made fun of her for accepting a… rake? Or the ladies that Harrison had slept with, who was to know that Adeline would encounter one on one of her daily walks, and they would greet her as if nothing had happened but would laugh about it later with their friends.
Interrupting her thoughts, she sensed Harrison’s proximity once again, and his towering height never failed to make her feel even more anxious. Adeline’s gaze lifted, taking a moment to appreciate his figure before settling on his face. The way he uttered her name sent a delightful shiver down her spine, causing the tiny hairs on her arms to stand on end. “You display an impressive level of confidence with your words.” She cleared her throat and said, “However, you seem to overlook the fact that my strong knowledge of you makes it challenging for us to pursue a romantic relationship.” And as a result of the events at the ball last night, Adeline now had a wider selection of potential suitors, given that they were hopefully waiting on the other side of that door.
Adeline couldn’t help but chuckle as she noticed Harrison’s flushed face and felt a brief surge of warmth from his body. She was surprised by the impact she had on someone like him, although she knew any lady in the ton could have the same effect. Adeline shook her head and let out a laugh, “Oh, come on, don’t tell me you believed I was being serious. That, that was simply a tease.” She said referring to her previous act. “I simply wanted to see what your true motives were with me.” And she was glad that Harrison was respectful, unlike the last time they were alone; perhaps he was finally growing up, but she would admit that to him. Adeline stepped back and grinned, biting her lip before she spoke up again. “Although I must admit, it’s a bit peculiar that you see me in that light, and I have to process it a bit- and you might have to talk to my brother about- and our parents will find it- Um, what I’m trying to say is…” She paused before taking a deep breath. “If you are being true and honest with me, I won’t object to your attempt to capture my heart, Harrison.”
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