Their oldest child, James, had spoken laughingly about Will's unrelenting fear of ducks and his continual battle to keep them out of the pond at the family home in Yorkshire.

“You do not want to help us,” Will said to Magnus. “You do not want to position …”

“He auditioned with Lily, and he and Lily had incredible chemistry that sort of …”

“Great,” Simon said. “Maybe I’ll even make it back before my mother notices I’m …”

“He flushed, the colour dark against his pale skin. 'I mean. Tessa Gray, will yo…”