Chapter 2
Daniel handed his overcoat and gloves to the footman waiting at the door. Aubrey did the same.
Waiting just inside the foyer was his butler, Richmond, a tall, thin older man who’d been with the family for years. Thankfully despite his prediction, his erection had gone down. Naturally Richmond would never have lowered his gaze to such an inappropriate spot.
“Good evening, Richmond. You may close up and retire. I won’t need you until morning.”
“Very good, milord. Good night.”
Daniel wondered what his next move should be. Would Aubrey think it too forward to lead him to his bedchamber? Apparently not, judging by the reaction he got from the viscount in the carriage but Daniel was cautious by nature. He led the way to the parlor down the hall.
Aubrey’s shoes echoed on the tile
