He was immensely relieved his brother had at last brought home a woman he wanted to marry, a woman he obviously loved. The succession of the Montbryce family through Robert was vital. However, it was typical of Robert to come along and steal the thunder yet again, just as Baudoin was on the point of revealing his love for Carys to his parents. After Robert’s stunning revelation of his feelings for Dorianne, he decided it was time to act. He and Carys met secretly in the gallery and he told her the news. “Carys, I long for you,” he whispered in her ear, nibbling her earlobe. She moulded her body to his. “Baudoin, I want to be yours. I love to feel your strong arms around me.” He fingered the ends of her chestnut hair and breathed in its scent, the scent of herbs and wholesomeness that was pure Carys. “We’ll be together my love, despite the obstacles,” he swore. She took hold of his hands and put them to her lips. “My mother knows about us.” His heart lurched. “I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised.
