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It’s better I’m running in the wind and hoping he joins me, than shutting the door forever by being trapped in an unwanted marriage with Lord Rockgonie.
She decided she was going to keep this plan close to her chest. There was no use telling Kenneth and having him discourage her. If nothing came up, then he would be made aware by the letter she’d leave behind for him.
She continued in his arms, enjoying the warmth emanating from his body. Her senses started getting jumbled up as she began to yearn for him.
Memories of the last time they were together in the bedroom began to wage an assault on her mind, considering the fact that they had started but not finished.
She used her eyes to search out Elsa’s position as subtly as possible. She needed to determine whether it was safe for her to proceed with seducing him and having him make love to her in the garden, here and now.
“Don’t even think about it.” He chuckled and she could feel the rumble of his laugh as it vibrated in his chest.
“What could you be referring to?” she asked, knowing for a fact that he hadn’t heard her thoughts.
“We are not going to make love in your mother’s garden, so don’t even think about it,” he responded, still chuckling and stunning her into silence.
“Oh my goodness. You vile human. I wasn’t thinking about that,” she lied, her laugh betraying her.
“You underestimate the bond between us, Rose. I know what you are thinking or feeling to a certain degree, at all times. And as much as I feel like making love to you in this moment, it would be gross carelessness on our part to proceed right here in this garden.”
“Not even for a brief moment?” she adjusted her head to look up at him, a pleading look causing her eyes to overflow with cuteness.
“Not even for a brief moment, my love. If we are caught, nothing we say will rectify the situation. We would have effectively used our own hands to ensure that we have destroyed whatever future together was in store for us. Patience, my love, and worries like this will no longer be concerns of ours,” Kenneth responded.
The wisdom in his response had her gushing with affection for him. She couldn’t believe her luck and how she had ended up with a wonderful gentleman like Kenneth.
“I understand,” she said simply as they fell back into silence and a slow waltz.
She had no idea how many hours passed before Elsa materialized to take her back into the house.
In spite of her protests, Kenneth had agreed with Elsa that it was time for them to retire. He kissed her, and told her he loved her, before turning and vanishing into the hedges.
She had responded early enough this time, so he heard her before he’d left.
As she made her way back to her room, she realized that the feeling that was currently coursing through her body was that of joy and hope.
Soon, nothing will be able to separate us.
Morning came faster than expected.
She could have sworn she had literally just closed her eyes before Elsa was back again and knocking on her door.
“What is the matter this time?” Rose didn’t bother to hide her irritation from her voice. “I just fell asleep.”
“Lady Somerholm has asked that you join your family at breakfast. She has asked me to come get you ready and bring you downstairs,” Elsa responded, unfazed by Rose’s tantrum.
“Breakfast?” Rose exclaimed as she sat up in bed, a million thoughts running through her head.
Is Mother aware of Kenneth’s visit last night? Is that why I’m being summoned?
“Could it be that she knows about…” her voice trailed off even though she knew Elsa understood.
“Don’t worry, My Lady. Lady Somerholm has no idea about your night visitor. Whatever the reason for her summoning you, it has nothing to do with that,” Elsa assured her.
Buoyed with a new confidence, she got out of bed and made herself ready for breakfast.
As Elsa escorted her down, her lady’s maid chipped in a little advice for her.
“My Lady, might I suggest not talking at all this time around? If you go and get further restrictions imposed on you, I will be the one on the receiving end, struggling to keep your love life afloat.” Her lady’s maid teasing causing Rose to laugh.
