Dark and Stormy

Gently reared Martin finds himself adrift without means when his uncle goes bankrupt with gambling debts. He seeks a livelihood as tutor to the young children of an earl on a remote Welsh estate. Arriving on a dark and stormy night that sets the tone for his whole adventure, he falls into intrigue, mystery, and powerful new loves -- for the three traumatized children and their enigmatic guardian.<br><br>Dylan has been called back from service in South Africa when his elder brother supposedly finds his wife with another man, kills the pair and then himself. He’ll now have to assume most duties of the earldom, raise his nephew to majority and care for three orphaned children. Desperate for help, he hires a young man sight unseen to become their tutor while he works to uncover the facts of the scandalous tragedy that tore apart his family. Both matters reveal surprising results.

Deirdre O’Dare · LGBT+

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23 Chs

Chapter 12

Seeking any means to brighten the youngsters’ days, Martin vowed to raise the subject the next time he spoke with the captain. The opportunity came sooner than he had expected. Ned called him to attend Davis right after the midday meal.

This time, they met in the gardens. It was a lovely spring day, a rare sunny and mild one. Martin followed Ned to a sort of outdoor room edged by tall hedges. It sported a pair of stone benches and a fountain, currently not working. Sitting on the left bench, the captain looked up when they approached.

“Thank you, Ned. You may go. I’m sure Martin can find his way back. We may even go in together.”

The little man scuttled off as Dylan waved Martin toward the second bench. “I’ve been away too much of late, which I deplore. How are the children doing?”

Martin drew in a slow breath. Now was his chance to raise a couple of issues, although he was still not sure how to proceed.

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