Wicked And Wild: Spencers in Love Book Two by Abigail Graves Read Free Book Online

reach? Why did he insist on smothering
her with inane and boring diversions?
                "I've heard of a new exhibit you might
enjoy. I think mother would be glad to chaperone us..."
                Like a crack splitting a dam, Mirabelle cursed
and stormed around the pillar.
                "I can't do this anymore, Lucien!" She
gasped, her eyes wide and her body trembling. She felt like she was losing her
mind. Lucien's face fell and his brows pulled together as he stepped towards
her.
                "Are you calling off our engagement, are
you jilting me? Tell me what you want, Mirabelle. I'll do anything." He
looked so scared; his tone caused Mirabelle to calm. Slightly.
                "No! I'm not calling it off but I can't do
it anymore, Lucien." She turned away and began pacing. "I'm not a
debutant, I'm six and twenty. I know you mean well but after twelve, now
thirteen suitors, I've been courted to death!" Mirabelle turned to him and
grabbed his lapels. "I haven't waited this long so that you could push me
into store after store, Lucien!"
                He pushed his hair back and groaned.
                "I just wanted everything to be perfect,
Mirabelle."
                "I know and I've tried to be patient but if
I eat any more chocolate, I'm going to need a new wardrobe and then you
definitely won't want me."
                "Sweetheart, you could swallow a horse and
I'd still desire you. Tell me what you want." Lucien begged as he lifted
his hands to her face. Mirabelle could feel how tense and unsure he was.
                "I want us to start our life! I want to be
your wife and the mother of your children. I'm done playing silly society
games." Mirabelle leaned against him. "And more than anything, I just
want you to kiss me, Lucien." She whispered against his lips.
"Please, kiss me."
                "I'm afraid." He confessed as his lips
traced hers. "I don't know if I'll be able to stop."      
                "Then don't." Mirabelle sighed and his
tongue dipped into her mouth.
                Lucien leaned against the pillar, pulling her
with him, and kissed Mirabelle until the tension left her body.
                Several minutes later, she sighed against his
mouth and raised her head.
                "We should probably get back." She
hated the words as she said them. When they were married, they could disappear
for as long as they liked.
                Lucien nodded as he threaded his fingers with
hers and led Mirabelle back to the maze. They took their time, not wanting to
break contact. Once Lucien was sure it was safe, Mirabelle slipped out of the
maze and they found The Mothers.
                "I'll talk to them tonight. I'll post an
announcement tomorrow and we can wed once the banns have been read. Of course,
The Mothers will have to pull every string they can to arrange a wedding at
such short notice." Lucien’s voice was low as they walked towards his
carriage.
                "Get a special license. I'm not waiting
three more weeks for the banns, let alone however long it will take for a
wedding." Mirabelle was calm but her tone suggested that arguing wouldn't
help.
                "The Mothers won't take it well. They're
expecting us to have a ceremony at St. George's." He countered.
                "I'll set Hanover Square on fire before I
wait that long. Between the two of us, we can bring them around."
Mirabelle patted his arm as they joined The Mothers. "In fact, why not
break the news now?" She winked and climbed in. "Maman, Madeline,
there's something we need to discuss." Lucien cursed as he pulled the door
shut.

Chapter 10
     
                "But, mignon! You would have the most
beautiful wedding if you would just wait!" Celine wailed. As Lucien had
foreseen, The Mothers were