The Lord Of Havethrone

. "It was delightful speaking with you, Lady Evelyn," Lucas said, his Brit

w. Anny will be furious," Evie replied, disappointment glimmering in her eyes. Sh

May I inquire about your family name?" Lucas smoothly inquired as

arrange for her transportation and had instead relied on a local carriage. "Er

ry same man who had greeted them at the door appeared on the balcony, respectfully bowing hal

plied with another bow b

e," Evie protested, her c

to walk home late at night," Lucas retort

nded softly, appreciati

re art pieces designed to captivate one's interest, as they clearly have with you. But if you scrutinize them closely and connect the dots, you

n abundance of free time on their hands," Evie remarked,

elf?" Lucas jested, a mischi

lot of spare time on his hands to indulge in such ar

overhear you insulting him within his

ave heard me, unless you decide to spill my secrets. But

e. "What makes you so certai

ched the front door, with the awaiting carriage just a few steps away. Lucas galla

ly climbed aboard. Standing at the doorway, she turned to him with a wa

a gentle, lingering kiss onto her delicate skin. "It was a pleasure meeting you

exhaled a breath she hadn't realized she was holding. Her left hand instinctively went to the spot where he had kissed her, causing her cheeks to turn a deeper s

ired as they embarked on the journey, their shadowy f