Chapter 26I was again settled comfortably against Geo’s shoulder when my stomach rumbled, reminding me it had been some time since breakfast. “What’s the time?”
Geo took out his pocket watch. “It lacks an hour until dinner.”
“Truly?” I stared at him, nonplussed. “I was unconscious for that long?”
“Indeed, and quite frightened me out of my wits.”
I blinked at him. “But it’s not more than four hours.”
“It’s actually more than twenty-four hours.”
“Good God. No wonder I’m so hungry. I’ve missed lunch, dinner, breakfast, and lunch once again.”
“Precisely. Are you feeling well enough to go down?”
I tested my limbs cautiously. There was a twinge in my knee, but other than that I felt surprisingly well. “Yes, although I may need to lean upon you.”
“Lean away. I’ll ring for Kincaid.” He go
