Saving Gray

Chapter Two;

Theo James this is who I envision for the handsome notorious Lord Theodore Gray  

Glancing up from my spot on the bench I watched as Rose quickly walked towards me "Sorry to disturb you milady" she spoke softly as she curtseyed. "What is the matter rose?" I placed the closed book beside me on the bench placing my hands in my lap, "there is a gentleman waiting for you in the library milady". She must have noted the shocked look upon my face for she looked a little bashful "he says that he wishes to speak with you, his name is Lord Gray?", feeling surprised I quickly grabbed the book and stood as I followed Rose back towards the estate. 

Entering through the double doors facing to the east I quickly followed Rose in the direction of the library as she quietly opened the door for me as I entered, watching as he turned towards the door as he slowly stood up to his full height. "Lady Cynthia, what a pleasure I hope you don't think it strange of me calling on you?" his deep voice resonated through the empty library, shaking my head I gave him a gentle smile "Please Lord Gray have a seat" I motioned to the red cushioned settee in front of the fireplace as I checked rose was stood by the door before heading to the opposite settee. 

"Lord Gray-" I started to speak only for him to hush me with a movement of his hand, "Lady Cynthia I wanted to apologise for the rumours that you must have heard circulating about me" feeling my cheeks redden I glanced to my hands folded in my lap. "Lord Gray, I wanted to also apologize for not only the rumors that are surely circulating about you, but I also wanted to apologize for my cousin's behavior." Shaking his head he let out a deep chuckle "If I was in his position then I would not blame him for his behaviour it is totally justified" looking away from Lord Gray towards the door "Rose please could you ring for some tea to be brought through". 

"Lady Cynthia pray tell what has your cousin warned you about?" looking back towards him I couldn't help but watch his liquid grey eyes as I glance down before looking back up "Well my lord he said that you are a notorious rake?", feeling myself jump I was not prepared for the deep chuckle that resonated deep within his chest. "Well Lady Cynthia those rumours are unfortunately true not that I am proud of it", hearing the door open I smiled gently at the maid who carried in the tea tray placing it on the desk by the window before curtseying and leaving quickly. "Would you care for some tea Lord Gray?" I motioned with my hand towards the desk, watching as he nodded and stood walking slowly in that direction I took a deep breath as I smiled softly just as he turned back with two cups handing one to me. 

"Thank you" I whispered softly as I took a small sip placing it on the table to the left of me "you said that you are not particularly proud of the notion of you being a rake may I ask why?" watching as his eyes darkened I knew that I had maybe pushed a little too far as he put the cup down a little too harshly on the saucer as his liquid grey eyes now hard as steel looked at me. "That is something that I am not happy to discuss Lady Cynthia, now I believe I must be going if you will please excuse me" placing his cup softly on the table he quickly stood and after bowing in my direction he quickly walked towards the door nodding his head towards Rose before storming from the library. 

"Are you ok milady?" I heard Rose ask softly from the door, looking up at her I was still a little shocked by what had happened but I quickly nodded and picked up my teacup as I took a sip and glanced out of the large windows. "I think I am going to take a turn about the gardens before getting ready for the Militia Soirée tonight" slowly standing I nodded towards Rose before turning on my heels and headed out of the other door of the library just as Ivrin was heading down the stairs "Cynthia, are you well you look a little pale?" I heard him ask as he stepped off the last step before striding towards me taking my hands in his large ones. Nodding my head I took a deep breath and smiled "Of course just a strange encounter, I was about to take a turn about the garden would you care to join me?" seeing him nod I smiled and placed my arm through his as we walked slowly out to the rose gardens.