212. Light of the Gods

He paused before he added,

“I suppose, my foolish one, it never struck you that you might have a baby and what would you have done then?”

I was only terrified that I might lose you.”

Sacha was still for a moment.

Then she asked

“How could you imagine that married to you by the Laws of Scotland I could marry anybody else? There is also the fact that is more significant than anything else, I love you!”

And then he asked,

“Have you missed me?”

woman I have ever seen. I don’t blame you for making sure of her

Your wife is exquisite, Talbot, the most beautiful

There was a note of laughter in his voice that told Sacha he was happy

Thank you, Ian,” the Duke said quietly, “and now I think my wife can leave us while we discuss my will

the ­­– Duke of Silchester.”

The Sheriff covered their linked hands with his and intoned

I – wish to present to you – Sheriff – my husband