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"My lady!" Came a servant who ran into the chambers and immediately started to put the fire out. A few more came in after her, and Adeline watched rather calmly as they tried to salvage the dress but to no avail. She gave a small smile as they finally put out the fire and brought out the remaining silk of the dress. The diamonds had fallen off, and the dress was nothing more than rags now. "My lady," Claude said, swallowing. "We will not be able to find another dress for you before the ceremony. What have you done?" Adeline looked at the dress, then slowly collected it. "I will be fine. Do not tell anyone about this." "But my lady..." "Bring me a few sewing materials, will you? I shall fix the dress before the ceremony." Claude swallowed, unable to choose between risking Lucan's wr