บท 117: The Truth?

The lamps went out, and he kissed the sleeping Elizabeth on her temple, gently moving strands of hair away to reveal her serene face.

It was nighttime, they had finished dinner, and he had conversed with Josiah earlier at supper to gather all the details. From Josiah's description, Sebastian was certain it was Saul.

"I will be back," he whispered, kissing her temple once more before leaving the room.

As he left, he pondered how Draven and Madeline would react upon learning about his relationship with Elizabeth. He knew Madeline wasn't particularly fond of Elizabeth, and considering what Elizabeth had done, which Draven was aware of since she had confided in him, he doubted they would take the news well. However, Elizabeth was the woman he desired.

The only one who had made his heart flutter this much, perhaps he would let them know that she wasn't all so bad.