"I am-I..." she felt a lump form in her throat. He wasn't being fair! Her emotions were in conflict with each other and she didn't know what to do. No it wasn't that. She knew what she wanted but she was scared.
The lord sighed before turning around to face her. When he looked at her, he decided not to push her any further. The poor thing seemed lost.
Raising his hand, he waited for her to hold it which she did, placing her small hand on his hand. He pulled her carefully, as if any harsh movement would send her scurrying away from him which he didn't want. He hugged her, keeping her that way for a long time and feeling her hands meekly clutch the cloak he wore. That was an improvement, he noted.
Heidi didn't know for how long they stood there like that with his arms around her. To her surprise, his chest felt warm and cozy. He smelt musky, sweet like where home was. She didn't deny her feelings for him and he knew that well.
"It would a taboo, an affair," she murmured softly.
