“Well,” she said, heaving a sigh that seemed to come from the soles of her feet. “If only for the handkerchiefs.” “Naturally.” “And clearly I must be in love with you, to even be considering this. Despite my better judgment!” His arms tightened around her. “I’m extremely relieved to hear it…my liege.” She swore at him but he stopped the torrent of obscenities with a kiss.
