One week after the incident with the servants, and no fucking in the meantime, Heather was wondering what it would take to get William interested again, when James announced a visitor from the parlor doorway.
"Miss Heather, you have a visitor. A Lord Cameron Northleigh."
Heather rose, smoothing the skirt of her yellow silk gown. "Show him in."
Cameron entered the parlor after James, and then James left, pulling the doors shut.
"Good morning, Heather," Cameron said, as he sat down.
"Good morning, Cameron. Would you care for some tea?" Heather asked.
"Thank you," he said, and Heather handed him a delicate teacup as he helped himself to a scone.
"what do I owe the honor?" Heather asked as Cameron sipped his tea.
He smiled and said, "Heather, I believe I heard you say when you left my bedchamber that night that you never fall in love."
Heather shrugged. "What I said was true, your Grace."
Cameron laughed. "I can make you change your mind, my sweet."