Chapter 43

“Make Lord Dearborne comfortable in the front drawing room.”

Before Leander could object, strong hands were helping him down from the saddle and leading him into the house. Behind him, he could hear Julien giving orders and asking about Isis. He was tempted to literally dig his heels in, but as the servants were only following Julien’s orders, he resigned himself to being settled on the sofa.

Julien entered the drawing room only moments later. “Lennox, see that Dr. Elliot is fetched here at once. Peter, send for Allen and Mr. Walcott, then tell Ben I wish to see him as soon as he has tended to Isis.”

“At once, my lord.”

“Aye, m’lord.”

Once they were alone in the room, Leander spoke up. “There’s no need for a doctor.”

Julien moved one of the chairs closer to the sofa and sat. “Humor me.”

“People fall off horses all the time,” Leander pointed out.

“And are hurt in the process,” Julien countered. “I know you are in pain, so allow me to set my mind at ease.”