Forgotten Time (Ravenhurst Series, #1) A New Adult Time Travel Romance by Lorraine Beaumont Read Free Book Online

had a bad dream.”
    “Yes, probably a really bad dream,” Milford agreed readily.
    Sebastian looked at Milford. He could swear his face turned paler. “Help me get her back into bed.”
    Milford stared down the hall for a moment longer.
    “Milford.”
    “Right, sorry,” he said, as he took her legs in his hands.
    Sebastian lifted her up under her arms and they both put her back into bed. “Have you called the doctor?”
    “Yes, Dr. Dandridge will be here shortly, after he attends to another patient.”
    Sebastian rolled his eyes. Dr. Dandridge was Annabelle’s husband. Perfect . That was all he needed.
     



One often heard stories about young wome n who were tossed aside, but only after their so-called admirers had their way with them. Sebastian wondered if that was the case with Marguerite. Why else would she have come back? She looked so innocent, wrapped up in the pristine, white cotton of her modest sleeping gown. The ruffled collar was undone and revealed the delicate curve of her neck and shoulder. Her dark hair contrasted strikingly with her pale, almost alabaster, complexion. Her face had filled out, and her lips looked fuller and sexier than he remembered.
    Visions of his last encounter with Annabelle came into his mind; her lips were not nearly as full and lovely as Marguerite’s…
    Sebastian’s fantasy was short-lived. He sensed a presence hovering in the doorway. Turning, he faced Milford, who had a resolute expression on his face. “Good Lord, man, what is it?” Sebastian asked more brusquely than necessary. He felt like a reprimanded child, who was caught, preparing to take a forbidden piece of candy.
    Milford cleared his throat and tugged at his waistcoat to straighten his already immaculate appearance. “The doctor has arrived.”
    Sebastian rose, keeping his eyes on Marguerite, and said over his shoulder. “Send him up.”
    “Certainly, I will return in just a moment,” Milford replied.
    Sebastian gave Milford a sidelong glance as he departed, aware of the underlying warning in his tone. He stared down at Marguerite once more. She seemed so changed since the last time he saw her. Or, was it rather he who had changed in her absence?
    “Good evening, my lord,” Dr. Dandridge said coolly. He inclined his head politely towards the Earl of Ravenhurst upon entering the room.
    “Good evening, Doctor. I will leave you to your examination, but please attend to her well; she is my betrothed.”
    Dr. Dandridge’s eyes widened at that statement. “Of course, my lord,” he huffed excitedly, rubbing the circulation into his thick hands before examining the patient. “I will do everything in my power to ensure she weds you very soon, yes, very soon indeed.”
    “Thank you.” Sebastian wondered about the good doctor’s sudden enthusiasm. The doctor acted as though he knew about Sebastian’s intimate relations with his wife, and was more than happy to hear that he, Sebastian, would soon be occupied elsewhere.
    Sebastian would have to agree since Annabelle had been even more eager and demanding in bed than usual. Looking at the good doctor now, he could see why.
     
    … The last time he was with Annabelle

    She removed her gown as soon as he entered the room. It pooled to the ground. She stepped out of it, leaving only her stockings and slippers on. Her wild red hair was still swept up in a messy coiffure, her blue eyes, smudged with makeup. She stared at him hungrily, “Take off your clothes now,” she demanded in a throaty voice as she lifted her leg onto a chair and adjusted her stocking. She turned slightly, and with a wicked little smile, ran her hands up her body, then cupped her breast, toying with her taut nipple.
    Normally, her little display would have evoked an immediate response in Sebastian. At the very least, he would have found it amusing, but not this time.
    “What is taking you so long?” she purred sweetly.
    He didn’t move.
    “I told you to take off your clothes,” she