Thank goodness he escaped the gaggle of nurses. Richard appreciated all they did for the children, but enough was enough. Hearing his family talk about the wedding was one thing, but to hear the nurses, his subjects…
One mention of the word “wedding,” and the cackling had begun. He was fortunate Christina wore the ring. Any other woman would be busy planning their wedding, not trying to find him another bride.
Richard walked down the hospital hall, looking for Christina. She had to be around here somewhere. He passed an open door and saw her back as she stood at the bedside of a patient. He could not tell what they were doing, but giggles filled the room. Sounding as beautiful as the bells of the cathedral, the laughter of Christina and a child touched his heart.
Finding her there didn’
