The Wedding Night's Secret

l told her during the wedding feast. " You're a b

y utter her wedding vows. Up until now, everything seemed unreal, like a daze or a dream, yet she knew it was n

Coun

a married

d ever worn, and the gardens of Valthems were even more beautiful, the white and purple flowers in full bloom, gracing

s of Va

e truly delighted for her and others clearly envious, while the men looked simply grateful to

r, to retire to her chamber and rest, away from ogling eyes-or at

g. "You will bleed, even, but try not to think of the pain. Think only of the fac

r fro

help, think of someon

e asked curiously.

t dull or troublesome, try to think you're doing it with

do

a woman now... though of course, there's no

ung. You are qu

person say she was fortunate or that she sho

on. "Most men are eager to accomplish th

efore I know it, Blair

have. You never know what joy there is

e exciting," she said

you no good, you know. Where is my brave sist

n the odds i

e she'

. Sooner or later, I know you'll realize you're

l stop and

a kiss on the fo

way. He was happy, of course. After all, he had gotten himself a bride from one of the wealthiest fami

glass of sherry, sudden

ng to be a