It was the few and only times he allowed her to feel in control. of course at any moment he could change that, but for now he enjoyed it.
My love, he smiled at the term. Verona and Marishka never used such terms. As her words spilled from her lips he halted. His hands grew a bit stiff in hers. How did she know? He had been planning even contacting a few in England looking for an estate. Had she seen his plans? He had not intended taking them any of them with him to this new land. It was to be a new start. But, his thoughts subsided as an idea came to. Perhaps she would be useful and pleasant to have on such a journey. Besides he might find just the right ‘sisters’ for her.
He waited a long while to answer her. “My darling,” he swept one hand up to lay under her chin. “What surprises await you.” he smiled. “I have a solicitor arriving in a few days. You and I shall be going to London sooner than you would have thought.”
With his hand beneath her jaw, her smile grew significantly once his words left his lips. Aleera had the faint thought to wrap her arms around him to pull him into the tightest of hugs. Her loveliest dreams felt as if they were becoming true as her wandering heart had so longed hoped.
Though the reason of adding ‘sisters’ was not one she had ever wished to think of.
“Are you honest in your words,” she asked, her giddy excitement still remained within her words at the thought of being within the great sidewalks of London, well away from the sludge that had become the place she had come to call home, “Will you take me with you?”
"When have I not been honest?" It was true no matter how hurtful the truth he had been honest with all of them. He could feel her excitement like a vibrating force around her. "I shall take you when the time comes." He brought her closer to him bringing back full control to himself. "Begin to pack your things but bring no attention to the others. Let not a word pass your lips about this or you will find yourself shut to here with them." His words were a toxic threat. His arms though gently held her close to his body.