Chapter 30Once the Chelsea house was emptied of temporary guests, Percy offered Nathan a drive in his newly delivered high-perch phaeton. When Percy also insisted he took the reins, Nathan should have known there would be a catch, but he simply could not resist. A renowned whip, Nathan enjoyed the feel of the two high steppers harnessed to the light, fast vehicle together with his equally well-bred paramour perched beside him. They took the King’s Road at a gallop when Percy spoke.
“All this conjugal felicity seems to be catching, what with our close friends setting up their establishments. Should we join the trend?”
Making sure he had a firm hand on the reins, Nathan looked warily at Percy. As much as he truly loved him, the prospect of two strong-willed people living in the same house
