Ren shook his head, moved the dresses, and sat in the chair. “Don’t worry, we won’t be in London but a day. Two at most. I detest this time of year in the city. My sisters, Elise and Sarah, are with my grandmother in the country.”
Lia exhaled, and visibly relaxed, but it was only momentary.
“I’m also afraid of the questions everyone will have. How will we explain our meeting? And marriage? If they knew that I was purchased by you, I will surely be shunned by society. So will you. Even a peer of the realm must adhere to certain societal mores.”
Ren was touched that she would think of him. His mistresses, and later Margaret, certainly never thought beyond what he could give them, or do for them. He felt a stab of guilt as he remembered comparing her to them.
“I’ve given this a great deal
