Charles couldn't look at Lily after he helped her out of the coach, so he turned his focus on their destination. They faced a lovely townhouse with dead ivy crawling up the walls. He rapped the knocker, and a tall, muscular middle-aged butler met them at the door.

"Lord Lonsdale to see Lord Darlington."

"Is there a message to take to Lord Darlington?" the butler asked.

"Tell him, Cam."

They were allowed inside and waited in the entryway while the butler ...