Marie leaned into his chest, but then stretched to pull her sister’s thumb from the girl’s mouth. “I want to hold him again.”
Not a request but a demand. Marie was so like Esme in some respects that he grinned. “I’ll see what I can do.”
“And me too.” Six-year-old Robert poked his head out of the cupboard he’d been hiding in, joining in with the idea. “Since Mama isn’t resting anymore, can we go and see our new brother?”
“Can you be quiet as little mice?”
They all nodded.
“Can you not tell Mama about it later?”
They shook their heads and appeared sad about that fact that no matter what they promised, one stern look from their mother had them confessing to anything and everything.
He laughed. “Probably for the best.”
A movement at the door caught his eye and when he looked in that direction, he discovered Esme standing there, watching him and their children plot against her. She shook her head, soft-blue eyes brimming with laughter.
“Always one step ahead of me,” he complained.
“Someone has to be,” she answered back immediately, looking extremely amused.
He stood, taking Katie into his arms and holding out his hand to Marie, and addressed the children. “Never does pay to keep anything from Mama because she’ll always find out what we’re up to. Come, it’s time for your baths and then we’ll make Mama take us to see Alistair so we don’t all get in trouble, should we wake the baby.”
He led them toward Esme, arms and heart full of love. He kissed his wife because he never could tire of showing her how much he adored her. He had a family he cherished to be sure, but only because one woman had made his life complete and had found a compelling enough reason to wed him in the end—love.
Until next time.
Thank you so much for reading Reason to Wed. I hope you enjoyed this new instalment in the Distinguished Rogues series! Please consider leaving a review—either positive or negative. Reviews help others find a book that’s right for them. ~ Heather
About Heather
Bestselling historical author Heather Boyd believes every character she creates deserves their own happily-ever-after, no matter how much trouble she puts them through. With that goal in mind, she weaves sizzling English set love stories that push the boundaries of regency era propriety to keep readers enthralled until the wee hours of the morning. Brimming with new ideas, she frequently wishes she could type as fast as she conjures new storylines. While writing full time north of Sydney, Australia, Heather collects dust bunnies in all corners of the house and does her best to wrangle her testosterone-fuelled family into submission.
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Also by Heather Boyd
The Distinguished Rogues Series:
Chills
Broken
Charity
The Distinguished Rogues Boxed Set – Part 1
An Accidental Affair
Keepsake
An Improper Proposal
Reason to Wed
The Wild Randalls Series:
Engaging the Enemy
Forsaking the Prize
Guarding the Spoils
Hunting the Hero
The Wild Randalls Boxed Set
Miss Mayhem Series:
Miss Watson’s First Scandal
Miss George’s Second Chance
Miss Radley’s Third Dare
Miss Merton’s Last Hope
Almost an Equal
Barely a Master
Hardly a Stranger
The Hunt Club Boxed Set – Part 1
Just a Dream
Never a Gentleman
Erotic Romance:
One Wicked Night
Wicked Mourning
In the Widow’s Bed
Love Me Tender
Love Me True
The Almack’s Alternative
Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Epilogue
About Heather Boyd
Also by Heather Boyd