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    “No, because I have faith that we are going to find the spell, Ra is going to help us, and then we are going to be together always.”
    “Faith?” Lucy felt herself getting angry.
    “Faith,” he said tenderly. “When the duke finds a way, then we will help him.”
    “And if Bastet and Apep escape? What then?”
    “They won’t, but if they do we’ll deal with it. I love you and I’m going to keep fighting for you.”
    She nodded, burying her face in his chest.
    “We keep fighting. We keep going, okay?” He tilted her chin so that she was looking at him.
    “Okay.”
    Sebastian returned. “What have you decided?” He crossed his arms and leaned against the entryway.
    “We are going to stay here and help you find a way to call forth Ra,” Lucy said, wiping her face, trying to be brave.
    “It’s as I thought. Knowing that would be your decision, I’ve already sent Harriet home to collect some of your things. She will advise your parents that I invited you and Mr. Rothchild to stay at my estate for a few days. And as it’s so late, I have had my staff prepare your rooms so that you may retire for a few hours.”
    Lucy shook her head. “I don’t need to rest. The sooner we figure this out, the better.”
    “I appreciate your vigor, Miss Channing, but it seems to me you can barely stand.”
    As though to prove his point, her knees buckled. She sighed. “Very well. I appreciate your hospitality.”
    “As do I.” Will wrapped his arm around Lucy’s waist. They followed the duke up the stairs and down to the end of the hall. He opened the door. “This room is yours, Miss Channing. Mr. Godwin, your room is next door. The rooms adjoin, if either of you care.” He gave them a mischievous grin. “I’ve had hot water brought up and a change of clothing is on the bed. Please feel free to use whatever you need, clothes and all. They are there for your use.” His gaze fell on each of them as he spoke.
    Will followed Lucy into her room. “Again, thank you for everything.”
    “It’s my pleasure. When you wake, just ring the bell beside your bed. Breakfast will be brought up. I’ll have someone help you dress and then you can meet me in the library.”
    “Excellent.” Sebastian closed the door behind him as he left.
    Will helped Lucy over to a chair. “Sit down,” he said softly.
    Lucy wanted to resist, to say she could keep going indefinitely, but she was truly exhausted. “I suppose that would be all right.”
    He knelt in front of her and helped her remove her shoes and socks. Then went over to the washbasin, took a cloth, soaked it, and returned. “Close your eyes.”
    “You don’t need to do this, Will. I can take care of myself.” But she closed her eyes and let him. It felt wonderful and she relaxed, leaning her head against the back of the chair. “Tonight has been harrowing, but this is nice.”
    Will chuckled. “Is it worse than the time those lions cornered us and Mihos stuck us into a cage hanging over lava?”
    Lucy giggled too. “Close.” She opened her eyes. “William Godwin. There isn’t another person in the whole world I’d rather be with than you.”
    “Agreed.” He kissed her forehead. “Did you need me to help you change?” He went over to the bed and picked up the nightdress.
    “Mr. Godwin!” she said in mock severity. “Pull your mind out of the gutter.” She yanked the nightdress from his hands. “I’ll take care of myself.” She smiled as she spoke. “Why don’t you go get changed and cleaned up too?”
    “I guess you’re right.” He glanced at his muddied shirt. “Should I say goodnight?”
    “I suppose,” Lucy said, kissing him. She meant it to be quick, but he lingered, his lips softly massaging hers until Lucy thought she might lose her mind.
    When he stopped, she immediately pouted. “I’ll see you in a few hours, my love.”
    Once he left, Lucy cleaned up a little more. She was unsure what to do with her soiled clothes so she set