#scandalsmade

a soft smile tugs at her lips as she turns to face the familiar voice. "apologies, mama." she reaches forward for her mother's hand, "i do not wish to worry you." she takes in a breath and steps forward, feeling the chill of the night air for the first time tonight. "i wanted to consult the stars." with her appa on her mind, she redirects her glance back up to the sky. her mind is full of unanswered questions and while she sought comfort in the stars, it was not enough to satiate her curiosity.

nicholas was thankful that mary was the only one home. while he certainly wanted to catch up with his second cousins, he wanted to speak to mary. he loved his aunt and uncle, but the fact they cut mary out of their lives, simply for following her heart, never sat right with him. ❝did i read whistedown right? there is something between kate and viscount bridgerton, and edwina and a prince? your daughters certainly know how to make a splash❞ he smiled as he sat down in the drawing room. in truth he was glad that they seem to be finding their way to some decent men. despite the viscount’s reputation, he couldn’t see him being disloyal to a wife, since he was so committed to his family.