Chapter 10
It was a relief to get back into his coach and continue his journey when only fifteen minutes earlier Leander had wanted nothing more than to get out of the coach and stretch his legs. Stopping at the inn after four hours of travel seemed like an excellent idea. Leander bought luncheon for himself, Rand, and Gibson, accepting claret from the unctuous innkeeper even though he was certain he would have preferred the cider. It didn’t take long for the fawning to make him uncomfortable, though, and he told his staff to finish their meal while he waited in the coach.
The sound of Rand and Gibson climbing back up onto the box distracted him briefly, and then they were under way again, with three more hours before they reached their destination. The big coach was comfortable, but lon
