“Still, with all going on—”
He cut in, “Someday we may battle again, and even fight in separate fields … but on the same side, of course.” The timbre of his voice told her he trusted Valentine completely. “So, how fares marriage? Have you gleaned Valentine"s gentle qualities? We all know he has them. Valentine is a kind and loving man yearning to please.”
“Aye, he is much attentive of late.” She smiled secretly at the memory of his touch.
“Of course. I knew he would be.” Richard nodded as if he saw exactly what she referred to.
“But you were right. A need to prove himself consumes him at times.” A rush of tenderness and affection for her husband warmed her heart. “But that is his more delicate side, Richard. It renders him easily wounded.”
is“I trust it will not destroy him. As his wi
