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From the depths of her pain, she heard Elsa whisper.
“All is not lost, My Lady.”
Her eyes came open instantly as she focused her gaze on her lady’s maid. She said nothing, but her eyes pleaded with Elsa to continue, even if it was false hope.
“Write him, My Lady. Send a reply to his letter,” her lady’s maid said.
“And say what? He has stated in clear terms that there shall be no more correspondence between us.”
“Explain the whole truth to him, My Lady. He will read your letter, no matter how angry he is,” Elsa responded.
“Well, the letter would first have to reach him before he can read it. How would I accomplish that?” Rose asked longingly.
“Leave that to me, My Lady. I’ll find a way to get the letter to him. Just respond to his letter with the truth. I’m confident he will read it and understand.”
It only took a moment for Rose to process what Elsa had said. The only thing she was guilty of was not telling the Marquess that she was betrothed to Lord Rockgonie. However, every other thing had been true, including what she felt for him.
If she could find a way to send a letter to him with the truth, there was a high chance that he would understand.
But what will happen after that?
Even if the Marquess understood her position, that didn’t eliminate the fact that she was still betrothed to Lord Rockgonie. The thought almost sent her back into despair before she brushed it aside.
We will cross that bridge when we get there.
In an instant, she was sitting at her writing desk as Elsa arranged her writing tools in front of her.
Lord Walsrock,
I am truly sorry to hear about the outcome of your bill in parliament.
Even more so, I am sorry that you had to find out about my betrothal to the Earl of Rockgonie the way you did. It was never my intention to deceive you, My Lord. This I can assure you.
It is true that I’m betrothed to the Earl but this was not something I had a hand in. The arrangement was made by my father and definitely without my consent.
Then I met you at my ball and everything changed.
In the brief moments I’ve spent with you, I have realized that getting married to the Earl would be a great disservice to my heart. And the thought of losing you leaves a bad taste on my lips.
I do not know how to proceed in this matter but of one thing I’m certain. I love you Lord Walsrock, and I do not want to lose you.
Eagerly awaiting a response from you. I also wish you the best with your bill in parliament.
With all my love,
Lady Rose
She folded the letter and handed it hastily to Elsa.
“It’s all up to you now, Elsa,” Rose said, her voice laden with equal measures of hope and despair.
A knock sounded at the door, interrupting them before Elsa could respond. Her lady’s maid immediately hid the letter in her garment before going to answer the door.
“My Lady.” Elsa curtsied as Lady Somerholm walked past her and into Rose’s chambers.
“What are you doing in bed? I thought you would be ready by now,” her mother remarked, stopping a few paces in front of her.
“Ready for what, Mother?” Rose responded in confusion. She had no idea what her mother was referring to.
