"Will you be all right?" he asked softly. "It's still raining." Kate stopped and listened to the rain, which had softened to a gentle patter against the windows. "I think the storm is over." He nodded and peered out into the hall. "It's empty," he said. "I should go." He stepped aside to let her pass. She moved forward, but when she reached the doorway she stopped and turned around. "Lord Bridgerton?" "Anthony," he said. "You should call me Anthony. I believe I've already called you Kate." "You did?" "When I found you." He waved a hand. "I don't think you heard anything I said." "You're probably right." She smiled hesitantly. "Anthony." His name sounded strange on her tongue. He leaned forward slightly, an odd, almost devilish light in his eyes. "Kate," he said in return. "I just wanted to say thank you," she said. "For helping me tonight. I--" She cleared her throat. "It would have been a great deal more difficult without you." "I didn't do anything," he said gruffly. "No, you did everything." -Anthony & Kate"