Chapter 4
Aubrey stood across the room with his back to the library door and when it opened he prayed it wouldn’t be the maid standing there. His heart thundered painfully in his chest. He’d taken a big chance but he’d hoped Daniel wouldn’t have come all this way unless it meant something.
“Did Graystone leave?”
“No,” Daniel said from the doorway.
Relief flooded him, nearly bringing him to his knees. For a moment he shook with it. Still, he had to know for sure. He clenched his fist.
“If you’re here for another night of s*x, don’t bother,” he said coolly.
The library door closed and for the tiniest moment his heart plummeted. Then he heard footsteps approaching and the pace of his heart increased.
“Aubrey.”
Daniel spoke from just behind him. The softly spoken sound of his name melt
