Nan Saville's bedroom

"Charles tried to smile after her words and sighed deeply"

I...I'm glad you find it so funny, Nan. But I think it's a bit more complicated. Ehm...you know, she is very young, yes. But only with a title all her problems will be solved. As duchess of Suffolk...lady Maria could come back to England and...

"He stopped suddenly and bit his lips. He looked directly into her deep eyes"

Nan...I feel a coward, really. Because I remember perfectly I promised to marry you, one day. And...believe me, there is anyone else but you I desire as my wife on earth. But I gave my word,,,and I couldn't refuse...

"He tried to explain, lowering his eyes at the end of his sentence"

"Charles watched her walking until mirror silently. He stood up from bed and came closer with slow steps"

Because...once again I couldn't keep my promise. You deserved it. You deserve all best in the world, Nan. And now...I'm almost forced to accept lady Salinas's requests. The only good thing is...that you're not angry with me. Even if I deserve it...

"He said with warm voice, standing at her back. He stared silently at their image in the mirror"

"Charles sighed and leaned softly his hands on her shoulders. He leaned on her"

You know you're special to me, Nan. This will never change. And...I know I look like a fool saying that. But one day...you will be my wife. Don't ask me how or when...but you'll be, Nan. I swar it on my honour...

"He whispered with love into her ear. Then he kissed softly her cheek and looked at her image at mirror"

Hey...are you sure you're alright, Nan?

"He asked, noticing she was more thin than usual"

"Charles stared at her for a while. Sometimes he forgot she decided to remain just friends. Especially in front of her beauty. He nodded and looked somewhere else"

Yes...you're right, Nan. You told me many times...and I accept that. I just needed to explain. But...you haven't answered to my question. You look so thin. Are you well, dear?

"He asked sincerely, still remaining at her side"

"Charles looked carefully at her, accepting her answer with a nod of his head. He smiled"

Of course I'll come, dear. I can't miss it. Just...don't make too many efforts. Travel from Hartfield must be tyring...

"He sighed and removed slowly her hairs from her neck"

"Charles knelt on one knee next to her and smiled. She looked a bit pale and just wished doing something for her"

You know you can always count on me, right? So...if you need something, don't hesitate to ask, Nan. Everything you need...

"He touched softly her chin and looked into her eyes. He knew how stubborn and proud she was. That's why he hoped she didn't refuse his help"

"Charles was surprised by her silence, but he smiled tenderly as she leaned her head on his chest. He felt they were still good friends, like old times. Before some events changed their lives. He wrapped his arms around her shoulders and caressed softly her beautiful hairs"

I'm here for you, darling. You have nothing to fear...

"He whispered while closing his eyes"

"As Charles felt Nan's hand on his neck he sighed deeply. He breathed deeply her scent and hold her tightly in his arms. Then he leaned a bit his head and kissed softly her hairs"

"Charles felt Nan's face so close to his and opened his eyes. As he met her deep eyes he felt a shiver running along his back. He stared at her soft lips and took her hand on his leg in his"

"Charles was feeling her sweet breath on his face. He sighed and took slowly her face among his hands. Then he leaned on her and kissed softly her warm lips, closing his eyes. He missed her taste greatly, and suddenly felt like everything disappeared around them"

"Charles kissed her lips again and again, still keeping his eyes closed and letting her wrapping his neck"

Ohh...Nan...

"He whispered happily against her lips, holding tightly her waist"

"Charles opened his eyes as she pressed her lips against his again. He couldn't stop kissing her and helped her to unlace his shirt as she sat on his lap. He looked at her excitedly and moved slowly his hands on her corset's laces"