My fingers squeeze into Ferron’s bicep as I stumble on the last step. He holds my grip tight. Mrs. Crach groans behind us, but she says nothing. I look up at Ferron and smile. His mouth stretches into his normal, cheerful grin. My heart races faster than it already was.
“Do you think you can make it from here?” Ferron asks politely.
I nod. “Thank you, my Lord.”
I slowly pull my arm from his. He is still smiling as he bows to me. He then smiles back at Mrs.Crach and begins to walk towards the dining hall. I sigh as he makes it out of sight. I can hear Mrs. Crach chuckling. I glance back at her.
She is smiling mischievously. “Lord Dellagashe is very kind.”
“Yes, he is.” My gaze looks towards the door he went through.
“Handsome too.” She adds with a hinting tone.
“Yes.” I l
