Chapter 17
Julien turned toward the door, not knowing what he would see, but it was only Kay entering.
“Good morning, my lord,” Kay said, hanging both their coats on the clothes press.
“Good morning.” Julien glanced at Leander, who had hidden himself as much as possible without actually burrowing under the covers.
“Will you be requiring anything this morning, my lord?”
So Kay had noticed Leander’s reaction as well; otherwise he would have simply walked in and begun gathering their discarded clothes. “See that breakfast is ready in an hour or so.”
“Very good, sir,” Kay said, and retreated.
“The coast is clear,” Julien said once the door was shut again.
“I’d rather stay here if it’s all the same to you.” Leander’s voice was muffled.
“Perhaps you could tell me why you’re willing to b
