The Wedding Deception by Adrienne Basso Page B

standing, I accept it. I would like to marry me with you. He looked at with a smile of satisfaction.
    - His decision makes me happy e. ..
    That moment, the Countess opened the door and entered the library, followed by Meredith.
    - Claire, you here so early? - The countess looked at her suspiciously. - I have not seen the breakfast each morning. Did something happen?
    Claire opened his mouth to reply, but Lord Fairhurst pre-empted.
    - It happened, yes, Mom. I'm getting married.
    The countess and her daughter exchanged glances.
    - Will you marry? - Meredith repeated. - With whom? Jasper approached Claire and laced around the waist. The simple act possessive and dispensed words. There was a long moment of silence.
    Claire shivered. The warmth of his fingers on her waist awakened him primitive emotions, which were suffocated by the tension of waiting reaction of the countess and Meredith.
    - Heavens, so sudden! - Meredith said. The countess was shown to be more enthusiastic.
    - I am delighted with the news. Simply enchanting. Congratulations. From open arms, crossed the room to embrace her son. Then he shook Claire's hands and kissed her cheeks. Relieved, Claire noticed the brightness of happiness in the eyes of the countess.
    - You're doing this because I believe that is actually married and that the cancellation is impossible? - Meredith asked in a forceful tone. - Or for fear of divorce?
    Claire Meredith believed he loved her and yet she did not seem approve the decision of Jasper.
    - Meredith! - Countess scolded. - What a rude comment!
    - Just trying to assimilate the facts and reasons for this decision as sudden. The countess tried to hold her daughter's arm, but Meredith pulled away and stood in front of Lord Fairhurst.
    - Are you in love? - She asked staring at his brother. Jasper arched an eyebrow.
    - I appreciate your concern, dear Merry, but I insist that my feelings by Claire and her for me are our subjects, individuals.
    - And the marriage of Claire with Jason? - Asked the marquise.
    - According to the message I received today from Mr. Beckham, before the law there never was a marriage between Claire and our brother. So I am free to make her my wife. Let's get married with a license special. Just today, I will give instructions to Mr. Beckham to request the document with the Archbishop of Canterbury. Meredith hesitated before before speaking:
    - If this is what you really want, Jasper, I offer my best wishes for cheers. - Almost solemnly kissed her brother's face. Then Claire hugged.
    Claire sighed and looked at the man beside her and noticed a glow of contentment in his eyes. Or thought it saw.
    Expected not be deluding themselves about to see what he wanted to see. Expected, the good of all, do not be blinded by the attraction and desire, and because of that, be making a colossal mistake.
    Rebecca Manning prepared carefully for the ball of Williamson. Was the biggest event of the season and his first public appearance since dinner at the mansion of Lord Fairhurst.
    Was determined to be seen and admired by all. Free, happy and beautiful. If had the misfortune to find Fairhurst, she would greet with a short bow and then would raise his head with haughty indifference, as if it were an insignificant nuisance. Nobody could ever say he had witnessed his humiliation and embarrassment. No unaware that there were rumors of her name and lord Fairhurst, but no language would have the evil au-Dacian to confront her. Oh, no, that was not how things happened in beau monde. There were whispers, exaggeration of facts, and words of compassion for the possible victim. All with great discretion. But the feeling of humiliation embarrassment and he is emphatic.
    Up all, Rebecca was determined not to lose your place in high society and, much less become an object of pity and scorn.
    The Williamson was a mansion of the oldest in London, built in the middle of a large piece of land near the city limits.
    After to congratulate the hosts,