Chapter Thirty-Three
“It does, actually. I do so miss Kendell and the wonderful discussions we would have,” Alys admitted.
“I can certainly offer you that. But much more importantly, I offer you laughter and joy.” His smile was so warm and filled with kindness that Alys was having a very hard time trying to remember why she shouldn’t just say yes.
In fact, now that she thought about it, why shouldn’t she accept his offer?
Margaret. That was why, of course.
She leaned forward and picked up her glass. “I will accept your offer, my lord, because goodness knows I need laughter and joy in my life, but there is one condition.”
He too took up his own glass preparing to toast to them, perhaps. “What is that?”
“That we wait until my protégé, Lady Margaret, is settled. I have promised her bro
