Chapter 47

The next few days were spent in the turmoil of the wedding preparations.

Skye and Hector had been unable to meet each other alone since the day of their walk to the garden. They only saw each other at mealtime when they sat all together in the dining room.

Beside her, Hector reassured her with his gaze and sometimes managed to squeeze her hand under the table.

The day that Hector and Skye had spent in the garden, they had eaten some of the food the maids had brought them, and they returned to the castle. One of the maids escorted Skye to her chamber while Hector went to the library.

In the chamber, was Maysie, who greeted her with enthusiasm and asked to know how her time with her future husband was. Her eyes were so bright and full of anticipation that Skye didn't deny her. She chose only what she could tell her without betraying the trust Hector had placed in her.

She confided in her about the kiss they shared, leaving Maysie wide-eyed and asking for more details.

But Skye wanted to