CHAPTER 77: YOU CAN'T MAKE SOMEONE LOVE YOU

"I knew you would never forgive me for what I had done. And I could not bear the thought of it."

"So you have abducted me? Do you expect me to forgive you for that?"

"I had hoped you would not consider our journey in that light."

"How should I consider it? You have deceived me, Mr Travener. And deceived Mrs Kemp. At least tell me the truth about Ian."

"The truth about Ian," he repeated softly, the inflection clearly suggestive. Almost... mocking.

"Major Sinclair," she amended.

"Forgive me if I am wrong, Miss Darlington, but it seemed that just now, as you spoke your guardian's name... It seemed to me there was something... Improper, perhaps, in your voice."