Epilogue ~June 8~
Christianne, Lady Ayres, stretched and luxuriated in her bed after a morning of snuggling with her beloved Liam. Even after two years of marriage, they still giggled and carried on like newlyweds. Christianne smiled to herself—even at their age!
The door to her bedchamber opened, and a maid came in carrying a tray with her morning chocolate and toast.
Christianne sat up and accepted the tray across her lap but noticed a note alongside her cup. “What’s this?” she asked.
“It came for you early this morning, my lady.”
Christianne opened the note. “The Ladies Wagering Whist Society is cordially invited to the Ryder Street Club this morning at eleven. We look forward to seeing you there.”
The note was unsigned.
“That’s very odd,” Christianne mused. She supposed she woul
