Leonor knew instantly Desmond must have seen her try to hide her expression while they were eating together. Others wouldn't have noticed but, those days, his gaze didn't stray from her for long.
It was a blessing and a curse that he was so taken by her. At that moment, his attunement to her emotions made it so she couldn't keep secrets.
As his eye bore into her, she felt vulnerable lying down and had to sit up despite him making her so comfortable before.
He didn't ask her about their chosen heir or consider it a decision they made together. It was evident he knew this was something he did on his own and left her in the dark with.
She understood the circumstances but still didn't have to like it.
Leonor contemplated and chose her words carefully.
