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Rubbing his hair with a fresh towel, he crossed the room and stopped by the chair where he laid his clothing before. He was bare from his waist up. His skin flushed and bloomed from the steam of the hot water. A few shiny droplets bedewed the front of his sculpted chest. His short hair was in soaked disarray, some strands hanging damply over his forehead and temples, the pewter color turned a few shades darker than usual. Ava turned away instantly, feeling heat creep over her cheeks. She had seen him shirtless before, but still the sight made her stomach leap. "Well,"He tossed the damp towel on top of the heaps of his clothes."What are you waiting for?" "Can you sit over there?"She walked toward him, gesturing to the side table without looking at him. He moved to the side table, and she grabbed the bandage and the scissors on the bed, then approached him. Leaning on the edge of the table, he waited in silence as she u

Darting a look around the immense moorland, Ava realized that they had left the last county far behind and now they were a long way from populated area. "My place is approximately ten hours away from here. We'll arrive tomorrow before midday."He said again, sensing her anxiety. "And what about our luggage?" "I'll ask the coachman to deliver it to my place. It will possibly arrive several hours after, so bring some things you might need during our trip and upon our arrival." The man who sold horses came with a paper wrap and passed it to Polly. "What is it?"Ava asked. "Food supply."He replied, giving a short look at the wrap."We will arrive at my place tomorrow morning. Until then, that will have to suffice." Turning to Polly, he nodded toward the brown horse."You ride this one."Then he walke

"I'm sorry. I should have never sworn at you."She said the only thing that she could think of. She waited as several seconds passed in silence, and finally she heard his answer. "It's all right. I deserved that. I was the one who inspired you." She couldn't tell whether he said it genuinely or mockingly. He stared into space again. When a beam of orange light radiated his face, she decided that he truly meant what he said, without another suggestion behind his words. However, the reason behind his distant behavior was beyond her grasp. He had gone a thousand miles only to find her. He had taken risks and made a great deal of sacrifice to be with her. So now that she was right beside him, why didn't he come closer? Why didn't he pull her into his arms just like before? She had made her move, why didn't he take the chance? As if her silent thoughts could speak right to his mind, he slowly turne

The next morning, Ava woke up early and got prepared for the day. As she finished arranging her hair, she glanced at the mantle clock and saw the hands of the clock pointing to a quarter to eight. When she turned for the dining room, she expected that he would be there waiting for her. Silence greeted her as she stepped into the dining room. There was no one at the huge dining table and the chairs around it were empty. A waiting servant approached and guided her to the table, murmuring politely that breakfast was ready to serve. Following the servant, she thought perhaps he was still abed. The servant drew a chair back for her and put the napkins on her lap. She allowed the servant to pour her a cup of tea, but she declined when he began to serve the food. "Thank you but I'd like to wait for the master." The servant halted in the middle of putting some pleasant-smelled bacon to her plate, then spoke

The words knocked the wind out of her. His expression remained blank when she gaped at him in profound shock. "After I left you at the inn, I was keeping close watch on you. I knew you went to see him and asked him to come away with you. I saw and heard everything. You were waiting for him to come at midnight, weren't you?" She riveted on the spot, stunned to the point of speechlessness. Vaguely in the midst of bewilderment, she heard his quiet voice."It was a shame he never came." Tears guttered down her cheeks in a helpless stream, and when she realized that she was weeping, it was already too late to conceal it. "Don't cry. What are you crying for?"He frowned with a severe look of irritation."He doesn't deserve your tears. He is unworthy of you." "You were there?"She choked out a broken whisper."The night you met me before I ran away....