She was lost in his eyes as he touched her face. She wrapped her hands around his. "I never want this moment to end. I do not want to let you go. My dreams will be of you. You have never looked as you do now. You look so handsome and you make my heart soar. I never want to be away from you. Cedric, you are my world and I am so happy. I have the whole day for you. Come to the back door when you are ready. I will have Ann make a picnic basket."<br/><br/>She threw he arms around his neck and nuzzled his neck. She wrapped her bushy red-brown tail around his waist, "I am yours. You are mine. No one else may claim you." She smiled and hugged him tightly, "I will see tomorrow. No goodbyes."<br/><br/>She grinned widely and held him tightly and she kissed him passionately. Her body felt light and she felt her heat rise. She parted the kiss and cupped his face, "I better go before I forget myself. You are wonderful. I love you."<br/><br/>She released him and stepped back a few steps. She longed and her body ached for him. She placed her left hand over her heart and blew him a kiss with her right. She watched as officers were filing into the barracks.<br/>She said out loud, "I love you, Cedric. I will dream of you. Promise."<br/><br/>Several of the men looked behind them into the darkness as snow fell. Kate waved then stood a moment staring at him. "I will never forget this night."<br/><br/>Ann was standing with the back door open, "Katie! His Lordship needs you."<br/><br/>Kate pivoted and realized she was cold, "Coming Ann."<br/><br/>She lifted her dress and ran back the house. The mage got the back door and saw Cedric watch her. She blew a kiss and waved at him before going inside. Ann shooed her then closed the door.