I look back towards the house, then up at Archie; why was I debating my feelings? I see Lord Archer standing in the doorway on the terrace Lady Katherine next to him, 'Archie, did you ask Lord Archer? For my hand before asking? Lord Benedict stands up, Kiara. I layed my heart out, and you ask this of me? It's not that I don't want to marry you. I am trying to understand myself. You've been here to court Lady Susanna; I am trying to build a relationship with Lady Katherine as my Mama. It is not a no, Lord Benedict. It is a court me; I want to learn about you; I understand Kiara, we should head inside, the rain is about to pour down.
Lady Katherine and Lord Archer are laughing; lady Katherine is holding Lord Archers' hand, her smile lighting up the room. Susanna sits near the window, a smile on her face. She looks over at me; I should be going; Lord Benedict kisses my hand, Miss Kiara.
Lady Katherine, should we go chat? Lady Katherine looks at Lord Archer. I would Kiara; I realised something on my walk with Lord Benedict Lady Katherine; I told you that I don't want to be Queen, but I never asked you. Do you want to marry the King? Kiara, I have made my decision while you walked in the garden with Lord Benedict; I have sent word to the King that I will be visiting with my answer this afternoon; I remembered what Love, when I was young, meant to me. It didn't matter where you were as long as you had your person who made you feel special, and the moment you walked into the room, you felt them watching you.
I will be returning with you at the end of the season to the Archer estate. I want to learn about your life and the years that I missed. I want to announce you as my daughter at my ball this season. You want to induce me as your daughter tears brim; I wipe my eyes. You are my daughter, and one day will inherit everything I own.
I will not be the next Queen Kiara. Are you not marrying the King? I will always be the King's friend, but id rather be your Mama than the Queen.
Lady Katherine reaches for my hands. You are more precious than any crown; When Lady Kathrine's carriage pulled away to head to the palace, I felt whole. I looked at Lord Archer and Susanna. I had a Papa and a sister. Lord Archer puts his arms around Susanna, and my shoulders lets head inside my daughters.
He looks at me; Susanna does too. I always felt that you were my sister Kiara, Papa, can Kiara have the room next to mine? If Kiara wishes, and if you want to Kiara, you can call me Papa or if you are not ready yet, then Edgar, whatever you feel comfortable calling me. I smile, Susanna takes my hand, and we walk up the stairs, Edgar watching with a smile on his face. So what did Lord Benedict say, Kiara? I look at Susanna. He asked to marry me; He asked to marry you, Susanna gasps And what did you say yes? No, I asked him to court me; what did he say to that? I think I hurt him. I will ask Lord Archer if I can return to the estate. London is not for me, Susanna. It's your season. I do not want to ruin a match for you with gossip about me; what about Lord Benedict? We both need time.
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The Secret Of The Lady
RomansaThe walls have ears, and the tunnels whisper. I always knew my name; I had always known the rules. But what happens when the rules are there to keep a secret? And not everyone Has to follow the rules? This is how I discovered The Lady's Secret an...
