Penelope, who was hugging and had just kissed Erin's cheek, backed away from him like she might have touched a deadly thing. Erin sensed it, he closed his eyes and sucked in a breath. "Jaden! He was supposed to be here tomorrow and not today." He said and got up from his seat abruptly. "I do not know! But he is waiting for you downstairs, in the throne room." Jaden looked at Erin and then glanced at Penelope. She looked flushed.
"Oh god! Lady Penelope isn't ready yet to be presented to others. Are you?" He looked at her and flushed as well. Remembering her kissing his cheek. Her soft thin lips. "Maybe, I can do better with some assistance. If you are willing, that is," She said and bit her lower lip. "I am always willing. Let's go, shall we?" Erin said and looked at both of them and exte
