But now excitement and danger throbbed through her veins, her breathing came in gasps, and her hands shook. She twisted them into her skirts. “Reynold, this is the eve of my wedding!” Her voice cracked once and she cleared her throat. “If my parents discover you here—” “Dress quickly, and no one need know.” “Dress—” He sank to his knees before her. Katherine pushed backward as his face neared hers, and almost fell off the trunk, but he caught her arms. “Release me!” He did as she asked, but still he loomed too near. “Reynold, what insanity prompted you to risk exposure?” “Not insanity, my lady. I feared for your peace of mind should you find out that my brother does not believe your story of the traitors to King Richard.” Katherine’s wariness faded slightly. “But—I was there when he sent his men to warn the king. He promised—” “He only made his promise to soothe you, Katherine. He does not believe a mere woman could have useful information for the king.”
