Chapter 257

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 went upstairs. Charles kept himself at attention, still trying not to look at Lily. A few minutes later, the butler returned.

"I'm to show you to the library. His lordship will be down as soon as he is dressed. He also told me to deliver these." He held a handful of letters, addressed to all of the League members.

"Yes, that's correct."

"I'll have my quickest lads deliver them at once."