ingestrii / ““I should keep my pretty mouth shut.””
Anthony’s teeth sunk into his lower lip, brow furrowed in thought. Certainly, he would wish it be different. But, there was only so much that he could do for now, and what few efforts could be made might be dashed if other things got in the way. She could not very well be his if her keeper knew he was there, knew that she would not remain for long.
“For the moment.” He whispered. “Until circumstances are better. Until I’m able to secure anything.”
“ He can’t know. ” Her words are whispered, although they are ALONE in the house. Housekeeper is at the market and staff have been DISMISSED for the afternoon, her father away at court. Still, she is frightened. Perhaps the walls have ears, perhaps the DEMON of a judge knows her actions before even she. “ He’ll kill me- or worse. ”
She GRASPS his hands, rosy lips pressing kisses to salt roughened palms. Green eyes find blue, and she whimpers quietly. Her heart is full of LOVE and FEAR both.