“I would have given Hugo all my horses and half Heron Court itself to know that you were no longer concerned about your sister. She will, I am sure, be very happy with Hugo, who really adores her.”
“I am so happy that – no one is now – resenting our marriage and I am so – very very lucky that I can – marry you.”
“And what do you think I feel?” the Duke enquired.
He looked down at her and then added very softly,
“I will tell you what I feel later when you are really and truly mine.”
As they neared the Chapel, there was the sound of organ music being played very softly.
They walked in through an impressive Gothic doorway.
Ilesa saw at once that her father, wearing a magnificent vestment, was waiting for them at the Altar.
She realised too that, in the very short time that had been av
