The Coming Tide Part 39/47

Milo probably should've been keeping an eye out as he got closer, but routine often breeds complacency and he found himself distracted with thoughts of how he would approach things.

He already knew asking her to be his mistress in an arranged marriage was probably going to be a hard sell, even with his bride-to-be's blessing...

It wasn't until he reached a narrow arched pathway cutting between two buildings along the way that he noticed the sound of footsteps echoing behind him.