The carriage had been travelling since the previous day's evening. Dominic returning to his home to find his wife and staff ready for their departure. Trunks packed and the horses saddeled. She had made sure Storm was well groomed and feed.
A white horse, for her, was saddeled and ready. The staff quickly, under the Countess' orders had taken the Earl to his chambers and bathed him. He had a warm meal waiting and his clothes pressed for their journey.
Dominic startled by the efficeny she had displayed, was irritated, he wanted her to fail and she hadn't. And it dawned to him she may of been somewhat capable of something. He ignored her for the rest of the day and as they were about to depart, decided to travel in the carriage.
She had not complained or spoken to him. They had travell
