It’s been a long time of silence on my end but I do promise this blog is still alive! I have been working on writing (slowly) but I thought I’d share a bit of ch4! It’s a very…interesting chapter I’d say.
The Gunningworths first approached the hostess of the ball, paying their respects for her effort in planning tonight. Lady Danbury was a domineering woman Sophie thought, with her booming voice and ornate walking stick.
“Lord Penwood! It’s been ages.” The older woman cocked her head, “You’ve gotten old.”
Surprisingly, the Earl was not vexed by her words. He laughed, “How are your knees, Lady Danbury?”
“Touche.” She turned her attention to the rest of the party and welcomed them. She held Sophie’s eyes for a brief moment. “The evening will certainly be more exciting now that you have arrived Lady Sophia. I have had numerous inquiries from guests if you would be attending tonight.”
“I look forward to meeting them.” Sophie said, glancing around the room. Though she was confident, Sophie felt like a gazelle being preyed on by lions. The men waiting for their moment to creep towards her and hunt her down.
“Remember, it is your game.” Lady Danbury spoke under her breath.
“It is.” Sophie agreed. She nodded saying her farewells and turned to the lions.