Taming the Rakes

4

Theo had had three drinks before he began undressing, with the help of Nathan. “She is beautiful, to be certain; and with this marriage I match the rank of my elder brother, Lord Thatcher,” Theo ranted as Nathan folded the discarded clothes neatly. “Nathan, she is prudish! She cannot even flirt with me when we are alone in a carriage. I am sure she will just lay there and do nothing while we consummate this marriage. It is like no one has ever spoken to her about how to act around a man!” Nathan nodded, filling Theo’s glass again as he handed him a long sleep shirt. “And this family, so proper! I am not allowed anywhere near her sisters private rooms if they are in them! What do they think is going to happen? It is not like I would sleep with one of my new sisters-in-law. Maybe a cousin, but never a sister!”

            Theo huffed in aggravation. “Will you please contact Juliana and let her know where the back entrance is? I am sure I will need her after this night…”

            “Absolutely, m’lord. Is there anything else I can do for you?” Nathan spoke dutifully, with no emotion in his voice.

            The two men heard the adjoining water closet door unlock, and Theo groaned. “No, Nathan, just get Juliana here. Quickly. I doubt I will be in that room for very long; tell her about an hour.”

            Nathan nodded again before leaving by way of the servant’s door quietly. Theo, on the other hand, rolled his eyes before moving into his new brides’ room.