5
Adam was up before dawn, pacing in his chamber long before his valet arrived to help him dress. He did his best to rein in his thoughts, wondering how he should proceed, not only with a new wife but also with a virgin. The carnal track of his thoughts quickly strayed to those of her general safety and whether the measures he’d taken would be sufficient. He knew how easily a man’s throat could be slit in the dark, or how a shadow could slip past and into a place it didn’t belong if one was not careful.
A knock on his door halted his pacing. “Come in, Helms.”
His valet entered. The two of them shared a bit of small talk, with Helms teasing him about the wedding. The man was a godsend, humorous and lighthearted whenever Adam became too serious. He always seemed to know when Adam’s mood n
