Joshua noticed Fiona’s sigh of relief once they’d left the dining room. It was his wish that she avoid his brothers altogether; but as long as they were living in his father’s house, that would be impossible.
Without a word, Joshua led her up the sweeping staircase in the front hall, directing her to their room. It had been a awkward arrival from the start. The servants, not aware of Joshua’s return or his new bride were embarrassed to inform the new master of the house that his room had not yet been prepared. They’d scurried all afternoon to make it ready for them, promising him that it would be complete after the evening meal. Opening the door, he was glad to see that it was.
Fiona’s first glance at her new bedroom shocked her so much, she forgot all the things that she’d planned
