"And you look quite lovely in your night gown" he responded. His icy blue gaze lingering over her features as well as her blush. Then he moved and sat upon the end of her bed and looked up at her as she explained her exhaustion. He nodded ever so slightly and let her continue. "Might I suggest that you should remain a while as my guest? I am aware of the difficulties with your father's estate and I feel I owe it to help look after you a while until things become more settled."<br/><br/>Of course that put a lot of temptation in close proximity. But at least when speaking business the thought of tearing that night gown off of her slid slightly to the back of his mind. And she did not have any real prospects so he felt staying at his estate a while was her best option. Who knew? The presence of the living might liven up the monotony around the dreary place some as well.