章節 48: The morning after (2)

"We do not need to go so far. What dress would I be wearing for marks to be seen? A better idea would be to stay in the bedroom a little longer. I can always get Agnes to lie if anyone asks about it. I will go back to bed," Selene decided.

"Why make your servant out to be a liar? I can make one where it can be seen when you travel to see your friend. Or are you too shy to do it?" Xavier said, knowing she would want to prove him wrong.

"I am not shy about doing it. I simply know that this is for your enjoyment, not to show that we are in love with each other," Selene replied, suspicious of Xavier's reasons for this plan. 

Truthfully, she was nervous about being so close to Xavier.

"I know you are lying. I will be quick with it," Xavier promised. "It will spark gossip about our love which should replace all that is said about Gabriel bringing home a human woman and your divorce for now. I cannot promise it will get rid of that gossip forever."