23
Compound of the Fourth
Alex brushed his lips on Amelia’s palm, causing her to blush at the attention such a small action drew from those close enough to catch the moment.
“I’ll see you again soon, my heart.”
Alex let go of her hand and drew his horse away from the carriage she rode in with Elizabeth. Until their union was formalised, Amelia wasn’t a part of his household, although in reality all those in the inner circle of the court at least knew it was just a matter of time. Amelia had dealt well with some negativity and sniping from some of her peers, though had been shocked at the assault and now moved, associating instead with the inner circle of the courtiers. While there had been some rather uncharitable reactions from that circle as well, they were at least a little more res
