CHAPTER FOURThe Earl yawned as if he was feeling tired.
It was not surprising, considering he had just enjoyed three hours of fiery and passionate love-making with Lady Hermione.
He was thinking that it was time he dressed and went home.
As a rule the Earl disliked making love to a woman in her husband’s house.
But, as Lord Buckworth was seldom in London, he had broken this rule.
Lady Hermione’s house was just off Park Lane and it was therefore very convenient for him.
He yawned again and a soft cooing voice beside him purred,
“Darling wonderful David, I have to tell you that now Lionel is worse. The doctors say that it is only a question of days before he dies.”
The Earl stiffened.
“If that is what you have been told,” he then replied, “surely you should be with him?”
“What is t
