“What took you so long?” “A burly lunatic broke into my bedchamber and vowed to protect me.” “I wish that would happen to me.” Amelia cast her sparkling gaze on Marius, who receded behind Eric with dignity. “Hello again. You the burly lunatic?” “I wouldn’t characterize myself in that fashion, no.” Amelia laughed. “I love how he talks like a book on manners.” “I know,” said Eric, amused. “Always in a whole different genre to everyone else.”
