<span;>Yorkshire <span;>1852 <span;>Miss Maryann Liverbert grinned as she took one more look at herself on the vanity mirror in her bed-chamber and decided she looked presentable and could pass as elegant according to society's description, in her blue evening gown which she had donned for lady Kingsley’s annual masquerade ball. Her lady maid had affirmed her “perfect” in words, as she surmised the midnight blue dress had set up her hazel e

Chapter 2“Thank you” he said lifting her hands to brush his lips in an airy kiss, whilst studying her face. She had amazing hazel green eyes, he imagined drowning in them but as he looked deeply into them, he saw something sad lurking behind them, she seemed to have hidden them quite well and Richard had a sinking feeling that she hide it even from herself, someone had hurt her badly and she pretended to not feel the pain, Richard felt his hands fist up and realized that he actually wanted to strangle that person and hurt him even worse than the way he had hurt this woman.Feeling uncomfortable with his thought, as Richard wasn't a particularly violent person, he drifted his thoughts and looked down, his eyes caught her mouth they were pressed into a thin line reminding him of apricots, well done he thought to him self, smiling at his imaginations.She nibbled at her

Chapter 4Ann took another bite of the hot crunchy biscuit, cook had bake for the evening, she adjusted her chair as she opened her book to continue reading. She had done her duties for the evening and was enjoying the scenery of her newly found favorite spot at the rose garden, she was told that lady Arnold had planted it when she first got married into the Arnold household, there were about 5 different colors of roses, and they were planted in a way that each shade stood at its own patch, there was also a well trimmed apple tree at each side, and a water fountain at the middle, Ann thought it looks magical especially during sunsets. She had barely finish reading a complete paragraph when she heard footsteps behind her, she turned around to see Lord Richard standing at the door with folded arms. He smiled when they locked eyes and strolled over.

Chapter 6“So what do you think about her?” Daphne asked while watching her and Ann feed the pigeons.“I like her” Richard said smirking.“Yes I'm sure you do, but I really hope you do not cause her any...” Daphne said eyeing her brother.“Harm? Why are you all so convinced that I will harm her? Richard asked annoyed."Your reputation should explain quite a lot" Daphne said."Well I do not plan on ravishing Miss Ann" Richard said with sacasm."I know you will not do something untold, I'm saying you are an earl and she is ...Ann"

Chapter 8The house was bursting with movement when they got to Westonhigh. The servants were busy preparing for the evening.Ann escorted the twins to their rooms and gave orders to a maid to prepare their bath and dresses.After the twins got dressed, she did a quick work with their hair, pining it up into simple styles that were perfect for the evenings atmosphere, before shooing them downstairs.Then she went to her room and changed into a more comfortable dress after which she went to the kitchen to help Mrs cook.Although it was not a part of her job, Ann enjoyed helping in the kitchen.This was because it was very convenient, and the maid were the only other people she could talk with