An Unforeseen Need

[LORD RAFE MORLAND]

I fix my attire, picking up the cufflinks and fitting them into the holes on my wrists, in deep thought but still quite aware of the two pairs of eyes that keenly watch me only a few paces behind.

Glancing over my shoulder, I take note of the two grey maids who stand posed and slightly trembling near the door of my chambers. A shallow breath escapes me.

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