Alexander does not know exactly what to do upon knowing the possible ruination of Amelia. He cannot seem to fathom the idea of someone taking liberties with her. She has mentioned it before in their first meeting. But he didn’t assume it was something that would lead to pregnancy. He was thinking of merely touching or watching but never penetration at all.
What right do they have to do such an indecent thing to a woman who is practically on her wit’s end? If it is ever the truth then he shall find those who have committed such acts on her and let them pay for their debauchery.
However, he hopes it is not the truth for he cannot think of how he could continue his work with a babe on the line. Because there is only one destination Amelia would be bound to take—either the prison or the as
