Fulton stood at the doorway to the dining room, where Iain was about to have supper with Lady Rose, her mother, and Lady Lily. They had not yet served the first course, and Iain stole a look at Rose to determine the proper answer. Before she could answer, Fulton continued, “I realize that it is past the time for callers, but this visitor claims to be one of your missing servants.” Iain’s mood darkened at the sudden news. He had a feeling he knew exactly who this “visitor” was. Immediately, he stood from the table. “Ladies, please forgive me, but I will return shortly.” “Is anything the matter, Fulton?” Rose asked. The butler shrugged. “That, I cannot say. All I know is that the man insisted on seeing Lord Ashton. I thought it best, in case there was news from his family.” Iain rather doubted it. He’d believed that all his servants had abandoned him here. Why then, would one return to speak with him? There was more that he needed to understand, and he could not risk Rose and her family overhearing any of this conversation.
