Well, he wasn't wrong. By the time they caught Arthur up to speed on what they needed him to do the party may well be over. Once the scandal died down there would be little reason to stay. If anything, Arthur's sudden appearance might raise even more suspicion. His friendship with Ben was well known, and if they came looking for him…no. They couldn't wake him up. They had to go before they were discovered.

"Okay. Let's go." Now that she was committed to the plan, she couldn't help the rush of excitement. They would be married before the night was over. They wouldn't have to dance around one another for the rest of their lives. She wouldn't one day wake to the news of his engagement to someone else! They would find a way to make it work somehow. They would be okay.

Hopefully, anyway.