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“Then in our story, Arthur and Guinevere will share an abiding love Their sons will rule for generations, and the kingdom will prosper”

Lawrence exhaled a soft sigh If only life were as siht manipulate all events to suit our purpose, Miss Vale”

“But then we ht never have met I would have made sure my cousin never joined that disreputable club”

Theback to reality with a thud When he returned to London, he would investigate the men who marked their chests and called themselves the Brethren It was too late to save Charles, but not too late to ensure the woue

“It’s just a little further along the lane” Miss Vale’s voice dragged hiates”

They navigated the lane in silence for a fewcame into view With the place shrouded in darkness, Lawrence felt the need to see her safely to the front door, upstairs and into bed

“Fool,” he cursed silently “Would you prefer I left you here, Miss Vale?” An unly untruths “Only ht”

“I’ve put you to enough trouble this evening We will part ways here, Mr Trent”

A pang of disappointment hit hiht I ask one question before I depart?” He needed specific infor to the

other guests invited to the house party in the country

“Of course”

“Regarding the uests in attendance that weekend? Do you recall which men spent time with Mr Vale?”

The lady pursed her lips whilst thinking, but he saw a darkness sweep across her features Clearly, the ht be the blackguard?”

“Those whose physical description ht match the man who entered your chamber uninvited” He had tried to keep his tone even, but she e to his voice

She nodded “Then I would name Mr William Duffen, Mr Phillip Wincote, Lord Sellwood and perhaps Lord Layton’s youngest son” She recounted the nained one of thesethose restless hours before sleep