Demetri sighed and shook his head. "I dare not risk it. If I asked for help, it is likely they would find out the nature of my problem. I am in a no win situation in that regard."
This wasn't good, he thought as his mind filled with worry. "If you know Lord Hurst, then I must tell you. You asked who would do this to me, and I aught not speak of it to keep more trouble from me, but I say it now in hopes of keeping you from a similar predicament. He is the very one Lord Hurst throws this part for, the guest of honour."