Brittany paused, "There's nothing between me and Eltham-"

She couldn't have any romantic feelings for Eltham.

Isaac remained silent, diligently applying ointment to her wounds, then fetched a basin of warm water to wash her feet, before tucking her in with a blanket. "I know," he said. Brittany, sensing his mood was off, instinctively grabbed his hand. "The Lynettes have a hold over the royal family, and I don't want to be engaged to Eltham."

Isaac clasped her hand firmly, interlocking their fingers, his every touch radiating undeniable love.

"I know."

Brittany let out a sigh of relief. "I need some rest."

She was truly exhausted.

Isaac sat by the bed, "You sleep, I'll stay with you."

Hearing this, Brittany felt a wave of reassurance wash over her, and she closed her eyes, drifting into a deep sleep.

While Brittany slept soundly, Isaac was wide awake, tormented by the thought of his wife being engaged to another man. After what seemed like an eternity, a knock on the door broke the silence.

late. Shall I take

It was Eltham.

"Bri, it's time

still groggy, she leaned into his embrace, her arms

reflexively, pressed his lips fiercely against hers, as if wishing he could devour her

Brittany was still

after a lingering kiss and straightening her dress. "You should

to leave, asked, "When will we see each

for me to come to

kissed her cheek, then

the balcony, relieved to

she wiped her mouth before opening the

"Bri, were you asleep?"

less guarded appearance, felt his heart

me take you

sore spot on her foot, treated with ointment, was less painful,

her discomfort and frowned, "Does

was about to deny it, but Eltham pulled her back into the room. Without minding, he knelt and helped her remove her shoes, his heart aching at the sight of her wound. "I'm sorry, I didn't realize these shoes were so

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