“You might be right.. And I’ll heed your warnings, Pen.” Sighing, she slumps down on her chair. “I guess it’s just nice to know somebody who thinks similarly to me.”

Throws a feathered hair piece at the reader.

As long as it’s within a library, far away from her siblings.

She’ll be at his side anyway, but if she so wished then she too is welcome. Benedict too.

Precisely.

“Brother!”

I most definitely am. You’ve left me with our siblings for far too long.

She jolted slightly mid walk at the unexpected voice, turning to give an explanation. “I am to pick up a book. I’m told there is a great selection here.”

Too bad.

Walking past the dining area, Eloise noticed Amy sitting at a chair alone, brows knitted together and worry clouding her features. Placing her book under her arm, she started. “Miss Fitzgerald? Are you quite alright?”

She gave her sister a weak smile, thankful that Daphne didn’t turn her away even though it was so late. “Can I ask you something?”