Chapter Nine
Oscar wraps his arms around my waist and pulls me back into him. I go willingly, enjoying the warmth he provides. His presence here makes me feel a lot less alone in a room of people who have known one another for years.
"You could have taken more time to recover," Catherine says to him as she passes.
"Yes, My Lady, but the revolution won't slow down for me to catch up."
She laughs lightly. "You don't need to be so formal, Mr Bell. Catherine will do."
"Then Oscar must too."
"As you wish. The offer still stands. You can take more time if you want it. I'm sure we can spare Chloe for a few nights too."
He shakes his head. "We need to be here and play our part."
Catherine smiles at the two of us sadly. "I wish I could refuse your offer, but you're not wrong."
"Then we're
