Four Weddings and a Duke by Michelle McLean EPUB & PDF – eBook Details Online
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- Author: Michelle McLean
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- Genre: Victorian Historical Romance
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If given the choice between rolling about in a field of manure or attending
the wedding of his cousin and her prince, Alexander Reddington would
happily choose the manure. A childish sentiment, perhaps. And at over six
feet and fourteen stone, Alex was most definitely not a child. In fact, some
found him downright intimidating judging by the wide berth many gave
him every time he entered a room.
Yet, here he was, little better than a mere schoolboy, tugging on his overly
tight cravat as the line of elegantly dressed aristocracy slowly filtered into
the cathedral.
“Stop that,” his mother murmured. “You’ll ruin all that hard work your
poor valet did wrestling you into decent clothing this morning.”
Alex grumbled under his breath, though he did stop trying to undress
himself. “I fail to see why my presence is required here.”
Her quiet sigh was the only outward sign of her annoyance, and one that
showed how sorely he tested her nerves. Her genteel demeanor was rarely
shaken. And that most often occurred when dealing with him. He had the
grace to regret upsetting his mother, though he couldn’t help his feelings on
the matter.
“Lady Elizabeth is your cousin on my side, and Prince Leopold is your
cousin on your father’s side, and they wished for you to be at their
wedding,” she answered. “Even if they did not, you are now the Duke of
Beaubrooke and are expected to be seen at these occasions.”
The pit of dread that had taken up residence in his gut ever since that
illustrious mantel had been dropped on his shoulders churned, and he
swallowed back the bile that threatened to erupt. Yes, he was expected to be
seen. He was expected to do a great many things now. Things he’d never
wished for, prepared for, or had any inclination to perform. It mattered not.
“Distant cousins, Mother,” he clarified. “Very distant. Leopold had never
stepped a foot west of the Rhine until he arrived here for the ceremony. He
wouldn’t know who I was if he tripped right over me. Not to mention there
are so many people here, they’ll never know if I am actually in attendance
or not. I have important work to do—”
“Oh, hush.” She waved her hand as though she could erase all his
arguments. “You have nothing to do that won’t be accomplished just as well
later.”
He rolled his lips together and sucked in a deep breath through his nose.
“I hate weddings,” he muttered.
His mother patted his arm. “That is unfortunate, my son. Because yours is
next.”
Alex gritted his teeth. He didn’t need the reminder. Despite being a score
and ten, the woman still had a knack for getting under his skin. But then, he
supposed that was true of most mothers.
He was happy for the bride and groom, of course, as it was, by all
accounts, a love match. Certainly a reason for celebration. He simply failed
to see why he needed to be a part of it.
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