Chapter 67

Ducan's p.o.v

"Thank you," I whispered softly to Eleanor while we walked back to the palace.

"For what?" She asked.

"For helping Micah out," I answered, then looked at our linked hands happily.

I felt like we got closer after working together. I also had hope that she would soon be sharing my bed chamber again.

"Well, they are ...." She hesitated but completed her sentence.

"My people as well." She answered with a shrug.

I smiled and then gave her hand a light squeeze.

She was really kind and very considerate.

When she looked at me seriously and then stopped walking, I too did the same.

"Ducan, just because I am okay with what happened today it doesn't mean I'm not upset with you." She said as my smile faded.

I knew she was, and I could have been surprised if she wasn't.

"I know. I'm just glad and grateful that you were willing to help out." I answered then glanced to the side when I heard light movements behind the tree.

"Eleanor, thank you for today. You can go back in a