Leeds shook his head. ‘I was right in front of them. And she’s really quite amiable. I can’t understand him!’ He smiled at Linnet. ‘Anyway, Lady Severn, a pleasure to meet you, and it’s plain to see that Severn here is happy. You will excuse me? I’d best return to the, er, other happy couple.’ With a bow, he left them.‘They aren’t going to be happy, are they?’ said Linnet very quietly, watching the princess. Kester followed her gaze. The princess seemed in high gig, chatting and laughing. Beside her, the Prince of Wales looked like a man about to face his own execution. Even as Kester watched, she spoke to her husband. Politely. Cheerfully. His Royal Highness turned away, his gaze seeking and finding Lady Jersey.Kester gritted his teeth. Impossible that the princess had not understood what happened during the ceremony, but apparently she was going to try.…He sighed. ‘Probably not. But we are, aren’t we?’His bride looked up, her eyes wondering. ‘Yes. Because you’re far too honourable to treat your wife like that.’His heart twisted.
