She tiptoed down the stairs, apologized to Max for bothering him last night, and went to saddle her horse. She found herself virtually alone in the park except for a few vendors setting up their wares. After a wonderful gallop, she walked her horse to cool him down. One good thing to come out of her tossing and turning was that she had hit upon the plan to break with Brandon. It would more than likely be a week before they could actually part, but they could argue immediately and continue to pretend animosity for a specified number of days. She was so lost in her thoughts that she did not notice the man in the black coat until he had hold of the bridle of her horse. She jerked the reins in surprise. “What you are doing? Let go of my horse.” She tried to speak calmly, sure there was some mistake, but she was uncomfortably aware that she was alone. And Brandon had warned her. “Unfortunately, I cannot do that, Lady Grace.
