Page 7 of A Devious Secret

Henry placed a hand on her sleeve. “Go to London, but make sure you come back at the end of the Season.”

“I will.”

“Promise me that you will not engage in any scandalous behavior,” Henry said.

Gemma bobbed her head. “I promise.”

Henry dropped his arm from her sleeve. “Very well, then, I would imagine you have much to do before the coach arrives.”

“I do.”

“I must admit that it will be very lonely here without you,” Henry said. “Perhaps I will travel to London as well and call upon you to ensure you are being properly tended to.”

“I would like that.”

“Would you?” Henry asked as he held her gaze.

Unsure of his meaning and feeling slightly uncomfortable, Gemma took a step back and said, “I should be going.”

A flash of disappointment crossed Henry’s features. “I do wish you safe travels, my dear,” he said before he departed the room.

Gemma watched his retreating figure and knew that she had made the right decision. It would be for the best if they had some time apart.