Lady Katherine waited for him in her private solar. She rose from the cushioned bench and gave him a welcoming smile. He’d been acquainted with Lady Katherine from the years she’d been married to her first husband, Lord Tremaine, whom Gregory had known from tournaments they’d both entered. Gregory had no idea where Edward was at that moment. “Sir Gregory, it is good to see you again,” she said, offering him her hands. He placed kisses on both her wrists. “I am so glad you received my missive about my lord’s tournament.” She really was an amazing beauty. She wore her long raven hair braided down her back. A few strands on either side of her face had been curled to frame her delicate creamy face. Her lips were plump and a dark shade of red. Her cheeks dusted with pink. Gregory was a little