"We'll be staying the night-"James instructed his servants. "Staying?" Lily inquired as an old man brought their-or rather Lily's-luggage in. "Of course," said James turning to stare at her. "I just thought your father wouldn't approve of me taking you somewhere to stay overnight so I made up a little white lie You didn't think I'd drag you all the way here just for a few hours did you?" He brought her close to him. "No, I want to keep you for myself for more than a few hours-" Lily untangled herself from him before he could finish the sentence. "What about your clothes?" she protested. "I always have spare clothes here since I love to come here to unwind," James replied. Lily was suddenly acutely aware of the fact that they'd be in this house unchaperoned, and for some reason, she

