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After Peter’s long conversation with Albert, they returned to the sitting room where Catherine and Leonard were waiting. Peter excused himself, saying lie was tired and needed to rest, adding that Mary was already asleep and he wanted to join her.

When he entered their bedroom, he found that Mary lind changed into a nightgown and was standing on the balcony.

“Mary?” Peter called, noticing the empty bed.

“I’m here!” came her cheerful voice from the balcony.

“Here, where?” Peter teased, walking toward the balcony with the intention of surprising her.

“Here, love!” Mary replied playfully.

Peter approached silently, and when he reached her, he wrapped his arms around her from behind, making her jump.

“Peter! You nearly gave me a heart attack!” she exclaimed, startled.

“My love, I thought you were asleep.”

“No, I woke up a little while ago. I looked for you, but you weren’t here, and then I couldn’t fall back asleep,” Mary said, her gaze fixed on the moonlit sky.

Peter bent down and kissed her cheek gently.

“Well, now I’m here, and I can think of a few ways to help you get back to sleep…” Peter said, his tone laced with mischief.

“Peter, someone might hear us…

be

a side of herself she never knew existed. While she had been attracted to Maximus during their marriage, the desire she felt for Peter was on a completely different level. Peter had taught her to explore her body and the pleasures of intimacy things she had never experienced in her previous marriage.

kiss, or touch from Peter sent shivers across her skin. While she had lost her virginity to Maximus, he had never stirred

enough to ignite a fire within her. Though young and inexperienced, she was

his voice

replied,

just spoke with your grandfather.”

he

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blessing to get married. What

My grandpa must really like you!”

irresistible,

Mary scolded, laughing.

what do you think

to be your wife! I want to marry you,

her

But I don’t want a big, flashy wedding plastered across the society pages. I want something simple, just with our family and

think you’ll be the most beautiful bride

we should start planning it. What do you

wear a light–colored suit–I hate them!” Peter joked, a grin spreading

them engaged, and before they realized it, it was already 11 p.m.

don’t want you catching

room Peter and Mary shared was just a few doors down from the one Maximus had used when they were married. Leopold had already moved Mary’s belongings to

entered the bedroom, Peter, walking behind Mary, gently grabbed her by the waist and began kissing her neck. She immediately

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