Chapter 35

He took it reluctantly. “What is this Hester?”

“I have tried to explain Dargo. I cannot see you anymore. This….we cannot be. Not now. Not ever. It is too dangerous and I……I love you too much to let you get hurt.”

“That is not possible my lady.” He reached for her again and caught her arm. He pulled her closer and kissed her again. “What troubles you?”

She pushed against him. “It is more dangerous than you will ever know. We do not have much time. You must go. You warned me that people are watching me. They are not those of Benedict. I know who they work for. They are watching now.”

Dargo’s face reddened. “Who? How? How do they know?”

“Please Dargo. For you. For us. Go.” Hester turned and opened the door. Dargo was experienced in the ways of life. He also knew danger when it was near. And right now he could almost smell it. As Hester left Dargo turned and climbed through the window. Moments later he was gone.

Hester exited drying the tears from her face. “How much longer will this