Instead of finding her in the shadows, this visit would anchor something between them in rising daylight.

“Now,' [her father] barked.She stiffly followed, still fully dressed in the elab…”

“His quick eyes seemed to miss nothing, and she couldn’t hide themotion of her f…”

“[My marriage to Abby] won't even be a blip on the gossip sheets unless we treat…”

“He was well aware of what an ass he was. OnlyRoman could tolerate him, really. …”