Gavin kissed one tear-stained cheek before he gently pushed Diane toward Lord Martinez. "If you would kindly take her back to her room," he said. "I think she needs to rest." He turned from them, walking to the door. He stopped by Honore, emotions warring on his face. He wanted to hold her, to find comfort in her arms, but he knew it wouldn't be proper. Their secret was tearing him apart.<br/><br/>Instead, he took her hands and kissed her fingers. "Pardon me, my lady. I must go to my father," he said. He gave her a slight squeeze before he left, rushing to his father's chambers.<br/><br/>Diane, still sobbing, barely managed to choke out, "Please, I don't think I want to be alone." Her shoulders shook as she cried. No one had told her that her father was still alive.