That reaction was concerning. Lottie looked a bit like a deer caught in the headlights. But maybe she was just a ball of nerves from the whole encounter. “You really do need to stay far away, Lottie, understood? Do nothing that will draw the Commander’s attention.” Spencer looked at her pointedly. “If he continues to harass you I will insist on speaking with him. Just be happy I have no intention of telling Lord Oz.”
“Understood Sir,” she agreed in a whisper. Of course she had no intention of telling Spencer anything further but she understood what it was he wanted. She let out a long breath as he mentioned not letting Oz know about it. “Thank you,” she replied, relieved that there was no reason yet for her not to get back her property from Oz, after all money was getting tighter and she was going to need some income soon. “Can I go now?” she asked, her eyes wide and innocent as she knew he couldn’t resist.
Lottie's wild adventure 