Catherine Willoughby's bedchamber

Catherine finally came into her bedchambers after a long exhausting journey, she sat down on her bad and flopped down back onto it and let out a sigh before sitting back up again and walking to the window and looking out it.

Lady WIlloughby sat down in her chamber after a long ride. Her horse had behaved beautifully and she was quite tired. She sat down to work on some needlepoint for a bit. She was looking forward to what the future held for her.

"Charles reached Catherine's room after having had a walk in the garden. He hadn't talked with her since he asked her to marry him. He needed to see her again. He stopped in front of her door and knocked"

Catherine...are you there?

"Charles smiled wide as he saw Catherine and bowed at her"

Catherine...my darling. I see you're fine. And beautiful as always. May I come in?

"He asked smiling, glancing inside room"

"Charles walked inside room and looked around. Then turned to her and opened his arms"

I missed you, Catherine. How are you?

"He asked, hoping to make her feel comfortable"

"Charles could reach her hand and kissed it deeply. He showed her a charming smile"

I hadn't seen you since...since I asked you to marry me. Hope...just hope you're not scared, Catherine...

"He added, glancing at the ring at her finger"

"Charles sat on the sofa and invited her to sit next to him"

Yes...you are the future Duchess of Suffolk, now. I know you're not used to all this, but you'll be. Because I'am at your side. Do you miss our lessons?

"He asked with a playful smile"

"Charles smiled and took her hand in his"

Well...I think you'll see this face everyday, when you'll be married...

"He paused for a while and looked into her deep eyes"

I know we already talked about that, darling. But you know I already have children. Do you think you can accept them in your life?

"He asked, waiting for her reaction"

"Charles looked silently at her for a little while. Then smiled and kissed her hand again"

Thank you...you're an angel, Catherine. And...as I promised to you, I will respect your virginity until the altar...

"He added almost whispering, staring at her soft lips"

"Charles smiled her back and took a deep breath"

And this shows you don't believe all rumors about me. And...don't you think it's time to call me Charles, my lady?

"He asked with a teasing smile"

"Charles touched softly her chin and tryed to catch her eyes"

Do you allow me to kiss you...Catherine?

"He whispered with desire"

"Charles raised an eyebrow after her words and an amused smile appeared on his face. Then he leaned on her and kissed softly her lips. He closed his eyes to tast them deeply"

"Chales hold her cheeks with his hands and slowly removed his lips from hers. He stared into her eyes"

Thank you, my lady...

"He whispered, still breathing deeply"