She finally went to sleep, and when she woke up, it was to see his face in front of her eyes.
She found herself sending her thoughts towards him as if they were carried on the wings of a dove.
“You are looking rather pale, my dear,” the Duchess said when they met later in the morning. “I think you should rest this afternoon, as I do want you to look your very best at Marlborough House this evening.”
“It will be so very exciting to see the Prince and Princess of Wales,” Valencia answered.
But she knew that what she was really looking forward to was seeing the Earl and he was more important to her than all the Princes in the world.
There was a small but select luncheon party to enjoy first.
Although there were several distinguished young aristocrats present, it was difficult for Valenc
