“I expect so.”
“Well, don’t wait too long or Baron Goshawk may take her for you.” Amelia smiled at William over her shoulder. “And we wouldn’t want her to miss the excitement, right?”
William’s expression immediately soured. “I think it’s time we were leaving.”
“Excitement?” repeated Thomas, looking at William’s disgruntled expression. “What excitement?”
“Well, William was telling me that there’s talk of challenging you to a duel,” said Amelia, smiling over her shoulder at William. “In fact, he’s been telling me that there’s talk of little else since Eileen stabbed Lord Charles. Though why they are coming after you is beyond me.”
“I have several ideas,” said Thomas. Because they are cowards and stupid and want to make sure Eileen is alone and helpless. “None of them complimentary.”
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