Page 89 of Married to the Cruel Duke

When she pulled away, she smiled. “I had a great time to night.”

“So did I.”

She got to her geet. “Good night, William I hope you sleep well.”

“You too, Rebecca. I’ll see you in the morning.”

Then she got to her feet and made her way back to her room. Mary was there waiting in side.

“Welcome back, your grace. Did you have a pleasant evening?” she asked as she got to work, helping her change for bed.

“Yes, I think I did.”

“Good, I’m so glad. Do you want me to let you sleep in in the morning since you were up so late tonight?”

“No, I don’t think that’s necessary.”

“Are you sure? I doubt anyone would mind if you wanted a little extra rest. Everyone knows how much work you put into tonight.”

“You know what, why not? I think I I will sleep in for an extra hour.”

“Then I will see you in the morning.”

CHAPTER 22

The next morning, Rebecca woke before Mary arrived. She sighed, stretching in the large plush bed.

“I should have known an hour would be far too long to sleep in,” she sighed to herself.

But before she could get up or over think it, the door opened and Mary stepped inside with her breakfast tray.

Rebecca sat up in bed when she came in.

“Good morning, your grace,” Mary said with a smile as she set it in front of her. “I must admit, I’m a bit surprised to see you are already awake this morning.”

“I slept in almost an hour. Of course I’m awake,” she laughed.

“Did you get enough rest after last night?”

“Yes, I rather think I did.”

“That’s good. I’m happy to hear it. Do you have an outfit in mind for today?”

Rebecca thought for a moment as she nibbled on her breakfast. “I think it would be best to go with something simple after last night. I just want a comfortable dress for an easy day at home.”

Mary smiled. “I think I can do that.”

And so a short time later, Rebecca found herself in the library dressed in one of the simple dresses she had brought with her when she first arrived at Danton house while she waited for her husband to join him.

When he finally stepped into the room, she took in his thick jacket and frowned.

“Are you going somewhere?” she asked.

He sighed. “Sadly, yes. I was hoping to put it off but it seems things just can’t wait. You can come with me if you like. Perhaps we can go for a walk when we’re done.”

She grimaced, shaking her head. “Don’t take this the wrong way, but all I want to do today is stay home and relax.”

“After all the work you went to, I can understand that.”

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