Chapter 45: First night (2)
"Milady, what would you do if the lord has changed his mind and wants to do what is to be done on the first night? For you two to make love for the first time. Should I have a disturbance ready?" Agnes asked, willing to jump in if needed to pull Selene out of the room.
Selene laughed as she imagined Agnes barging in. "You won’t need to do that. We both have an understanding that nothing will happen tonight. I trust that he has not changed that plan without speaking to me first."
Agnes gently brushed Selene’s hair until she made it as silky as she possibly could. "You trust Lord Blackthorn a lot. I think of you as a wonderful pair but I always worry for you."
"He has not given me any reason to doubt him. I can’t continue to judge him based on what Gabriel did but I will not miss signs that we will need to leave each other’s side. You don’t have anything to worry about tonight, Agnes. I will just rest," said Selene.
Selene shifted in her seat to face Agnes. "Other than me going to the palace, we have been inside since we came. Tomorrow or the day after, we should visit Elsie’s grave and then go for a ride. A nice break from the estate would do us good."
"I think it is a wonderful idea," Agnes replied. She didn’t want to see Selene cooped up in the estate though it was the safest place for her to be.
Agnes glanced at the door. Selene and Xavier had already eaten their dinner together and opened some of the gifts presented to them. Agnes took her time with preparing Selene for bed so she could leave exactly as Xavier arrived.
Selene noticed Agnes was waiting for Xavier’s arrival. "He said he had something to do before he would come. I will be fine alone until he arrives. You looked a little weak when I saw you earlier so go get some blood. You worked hard with everyone to prepare for the wedding. Thank you."
’It is my job to make sure your vision comes to life. I can have my blood before I go to bed. I will stay here with you," said Agnes.