"I really want to kiss you," Charles had whispered in her ear, making her stumble. "Careful love," Charles said as he guided her across the gangway, a bit of red carpet had been rolled out and she wondered if that was what inspired the red carpet of her time. The path that they walked on was covered with smooth gray stones, Elizabeth knew that even with her flat slippers they would be next to impossible for her to manage so she was thankful for the carpet and to be able to hang on to Charles' arm. Milos stood next to the carriage waiting for them with the step already down and the door open, he had lit the candles that were mounted in the carriage giving it a soft glow. Charles helped her in as he stood outside taking a moment to talk with his childe. In the distance, Charles coul

