Laurion………………...it had been almost 3 weeks since she had sent for him. The pressure from her mother was increasing. Brenton had been able to intervene so far, and convince their mother to cease the coercion she was exerting over Rowena to accept Abram's offer of betrothal. Abram knew she wasn't in love with him. He was a stubborn man though, and had set his sights on her when they were younger, no matter that she didn't return his affection. Now that he had gained favor with her mother, he was most vexing in his efforts to secure her hand. He didn't seem to care she was in love with another. He cared more for her beauty, than her feelings. She couldn't be tied for the remainder of her days to a man that shallow. She would be no mans trophy.
Of course, at the moment, she was a bit vexed with Laurion as well. His mind was so occupied with discovering the mystery surrounding his mother, that she was a feared by the time he saw the clear picture of the straits she was in, it would be too late for them. If Abram didn't get his way soon, she wouldn't put it past him to use unfair advantages in securing his preferred outcome, no matter her feeling in the matter. Now Laurion finally stands before her, holding out his hand as if they don't have a care in the world. Does he expect her immediate forgiveness for his delay in responding to her need of him? With no explanation as to what kept him? She has a few more things to say first...…….
As her steam starts to evaporate, she realizes that her fear is the greatest impetus behind her anger.
She also realizes she has allowed Laurion no pause big enough in her tirade to offer an explanation of his own.
As she takes his hand and he pulls her into his arms, he offers, "May I talk now? We have much to discuss."
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