Darien is actually quite fond of his old, prestigious family. They're all a bit arrogant, but so is he, really, and they mean well enough. Even gave up on Eligible Young Ladies when he made it clear that he preferred Eligible Your Men.

He imagined he was supposed to drill more social etiquette down Rowan's throat, but she knew all the rules, so when he arrives, he just sits and raises his hand for service. "Another delightful day on the home front?"