Chapter 19

Unlike the last time Oliver had seen him play, the Lord now looked relaxed, the boyish and casual manners were back.

“Do you play card often?” he asked Oliver.

“Not anymore. I’ve played with friends before.”

“In the army?”

Oliver met Callum’s eyes. “Liam said you probably were in the army?”

“I was. But not for too long. On the contrary.” He took the bottle and poured them both from the brandy.

“Why did you quit?”

“I wanted to be a valet.”

“Of course. A woman?”

“No, not really.” He looked back at the table, trying to figure out the pieces on the table; or evade the question.

“I know soldiers can’t bring their women with them.”

“It wasn’t because of a woman. And you?”

“If I have a wo