"Oh, Miss Gray! Our good Mr. Viceroy has invited us to go with you! Ponso and I will be on this trip!" Mrs. Cleeve held both of her hands and placed them on her ample bosom. Her excitement was infectious.
Ara smiled at the housekeeper. "Really? We shall have a happy trip then!" Her slight doubt on coming with Emyr Viceroy alone had dissipated.
She had no faith in herself anymore. Her control might slip...
One glance of his dark and deep eyes. One smile of his firm lips. One gentle word...
Her head shook mentally. Her body shuddered whenever she imagined what she might do!
Mrs. Cleeve chattered on as she packed Ara's clothes. "We will need a lot of summer clothes!"
Ara braided her hair while listening. "Have you packed your clothes, Mrs. Cleeve?"
"Yes!" the housekeeper laughed cheerf
