Jonathan leaned over a billiard table and prepared to take a shot. "It's a damned good thing Cedric wasn't home when I brought Audrey back from Fives Court."

Ashton idly rubbed the tip of his cue against his booted foot, not missing the way Jonathan's face was intense as he talked.

"You are planning to marry that woman, aren't you?" Ashton asked as he waited for his turn.

He'd been relieved to have his friends arrive this evening after dinner. He'd spent the ...