CHAPTER 13
Adeline
Nightfall came all too soon, and not soon enough. The moon was covered by a dense blanket of clouds; there was a snow storm brewing. Once all was quiet around the house, I wrapped my shawl around my shoulders and waited on the front porch. It wasn’t long before William rode up, flashing his devilish smile. A hat hid his dark brown hair, and he was dressed in a pair of brown pants and a brown jacket to match.
“You’re here,” he said.
“Did you think I wouldn’t be?” I asked, tightening my shawl.
He shrugged. “I thought maybe you’d be afraid of getting caught. A lady’s virtue is important. The town will talk if we’re discovered.”
I snorted and waved him off. “We’ll be fine.” It was just a dream anyway. I didn’t care what anyone thought.
William reached out and grabbed
