“You want to remain alone with your demons, don’t you?” He shook his head, trying to deny what she’d said. “It’s obvious that you must, because you won't let me in.” Penny thought she saw his eyes moisten, but no sooner had she seen it that it was gone.
"You are incredibly persistent, querida.” He continued looking off into the distance behind her and she gave a glance over her shoulder and saw nothing, irritating her further.
"I'm persistent? Nathaniel, I think it is one trait we both have in abundance."
He gave her a sly grin. "Likely so, my darling. Likely so." He held out his arm for her and she debated taking it. “Penelope, three of the female guests from next door are coming this way. Take my arm please, and walk with me.”
She looked over her other shoulder and saw he was truthfu
