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Pen dropped her head. He was right. She nodded. “Very well. I won’t.”

Alworth looked at her for a moment longer.

“What is it?” Pen whispered.

He loosened his grip on her arm. “Have a good night’s sleep. Tomorrow is a big day.”

That blasted duel! She’d all but forgotten about it.

“Thank you for a wonderful evening, my lord. It was beyond my wildest imaginings. In fact, it was even better. I will never forget such sublime music.”

“I am glad to have been of service,” Alworth said, but Pen had already disappeared into the darkness.