<span style="font-size: 120%; line-height: 116%;">Cedric listened to the soothing voice of Kate as she spoke. No, he didn't want to part, but if he was ever caught in her room again.... He lingered in anothe rkiss, and said after they parted,<br/><br/>"I along with my unit has leave for five more days after our commitment to the Winter Ball and Knighting ceremony. I feel my sleep will not be broken this night, thanks to you. I would like to see you tomorrow when you are free m'lady?"<br/><br/>He ran his hand gently over her cheek, absorbong the softness of her skin against his fingers as they lingered a little longer in the silvery moonlight.</span>