CHAPTER TEN
Tully bowed his head and disappeared into the stable. Ben and I slipped into the house and were soon seated at the dining table. A sweet aroma of cooked food wafted out of the kitchen, and I couldn’t help but lift my nose and briefly appreciate its delicious smell before my curiosity turned my attention turned to Ben.
Ben had set the envelopes down in front of him and sliced one open. He drew out a folded slip of cream-colored paper and unfurled the parchment. A smile curled onto his lips as his eyes scanned the letter.
I couldn’t take the suspense any longer. “Well?”
His twinkling eyes as he peeked over the top of the paper. “It appears many of my acquaintances have heard of the rumor of our betrothal.”
I winced. “How many?”
Ben dropped his gaze to the pile on the
