Rodolphus stood to his feet to wait for her to join him at his table. Ever the gentleman, it was easy to forget what an absolute nightmare he could be when he put his best manners on. Not that she would ever be fooled again. She'd gone down that road before and it yielded nothing but heartache. If she ever had the opportunity to get a time turner in her possession again, she wouldn't hesitate to go back in time to be certain she never fell for the man's pretty words. He was an expert in persuasion and seduction. It was embarrassing to remember that she hadn't even needed his damned potions in the beginning. She went to him willingly and freely.